Who is Münevver Tolunay
Born in Balıkesir in 1971, the artist graduated from Istanbul University ITF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in 1993 after completing her high school education in Izmir. However, her real passion was painting.
Her interest in painting, which started at a young age, became stronger with rapido drawings in 1994. She enriched her works with color works as well as black and white in the drawings she made with ink pens. She aimed to make you feel the coolness and freshness of nature and to make you experience the details and three dimensions in architectural works.
Her first successes in the field of art came during her school years. She was awarded first and third place, honorable mention and fifth place in Türkiye in competitions held in Balıkesir, İzmir and throughout Türkiye. In recent years, she continues to present her works to art lovers at fairs and exhibitions in various provinces of the country, as well as exhibitions held in New York, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Clermond-Ferrand.
The artist’s works are like a window that visualizes her feelings and thoughts. Her art is a reflection that enriches the inner world and invites viewers to the world of imagination. The artist evokes emotions and affects the audience with each stroke of the pen.
Her works reflect her unique perspective and artistic expression. The works come to life with the dance of lines and fascinate the audience. While the artist navigates the magical world of colors and forms, she gives the same experience to the audience. Her art invites people to explore their inner world and go on an emotional journey.
The artist is not limited to a pen and paper. Her art manifests itself in every aspect of life. The artist's works are the common language of humanity, these works carry the power of expressing emotions and thoughts.
The artist's works are a reflection of her soul and open a window to the audience, allowing them to experience her unique perspective and artistic expression.
Recent Activities:
Since 2022 Group Exhibitions and Fairs;
- “Shine”, Galerie D’Art-İstanbul
- IAAF Art and Antique Fair, Lütfi Kırdar International Congress and Fair Center- İstanbul
- Döngü, Art212-İstanbul
- Art Ankara, Contemporary Art Fair-Ankara
- “Sen Ben Yok Biz Varız” Müzayede, Ovooart-İstanbul
- “Art Is Life” Lune Grande-İstanbul
- Fugithora, GOYA Art Community, Kapadokya
- “Splendid II” Hüsrev Kethüda Hamamı, Galerie D’Art-İstanbul
- Art Contact, Yenikapı-İstanbul
- “Düşsel Hikayeler” Antik Cisterna, İstanbul
- Bodrum Art Fair, Galerie D’Art, Bodrum
- “Dün ile Bugün” Sanat Karaköy, İstanbul
- Antalya Contemporary Art Fair, Gallery Next Art, Antalya
- Art Exposit,on France, Artelier Galerie, Pinelo Art Gallery – Clermont Ferrand
- “Düşsel Çağrışımlar”, Taksim Tarık Zafer Tunaya Kültür Merkezi-İstanbul
- Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, Ithaf Sanat Magazine&Jyunten Art Association&Pinelo Art Gallery-Tokyo
- NY Lights Art Exhibition, Awita Studio Gallery, Pinelo Art Gallery – New York