Alara Bulur

I create collections of relief prints. My collections vary in concept, colour, and overall design, allowing me to explore different aesthetics and ideas while experimenting with my personal style.

I pull inspiration from what I observe around me—for example, people and nature—or from my imagination to develop my collections, using my own photographs and sketches as references. Some of my works are meant to tell a story and engage the viewer on an emotional level. Others are made with no intent of conveying a deeper meaning, serving instead as playful studies of texture, colour, and form.

With or without an underlying message, every piece stands out—a feat I accomplish through simple, high-contrast design and a continual effort to depict my subjects in a new and exciting way.

Alara Bulur is a self-taught artist based in the GTA. She specializes in relief printmaking and has been producing work in this medium since 2024.

Alara was first introduced to printmaking through a fine arts elective at the University of Waterloo, where she majored in Computer Science. Since graduating in 2025, her practice has continued to evolve, and she now pursues art full-time.

Each print within an edition is a bit different. Small flaws and imperfections (variations in texture, colour, etc.) that appear during the printmaking process are welcome reminders that each work is made by a person, not a machine.

Please also note that:

• All works are 8x10 in (15x20 cm).
• All works are hand-carved.
• All works are hand-pressed.