Gunel Akhundlu

Born in 1990 | Baku, Azerbaijan

akhundlugunel@gmail.com
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Education:
2012: Painter-Architect, Azerbaijan State Painting Academy
2014: Graphic Design,  Yashar University, Izmir


Gunel initially majored in Architecture Design at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts before becoming a graphic designer and modern artist. She completed a master's degree in Izmir with a focus on graphic design, and since 2013 she has been making conceptual art. Her artworks were later included in the London-based publication "Pagan Dawn."
Since then, artist has participated in numerous regional and international exhibitions, including those in Baku, Istanbul, and Yarat, as well as the Ahmed Adnan Saygun Sanat Merkezi in Izmir. She is the founder of GA. Pattern Gallery and Absinthe Art Studio. Gunel is currently employed in the field of education as an IB/MYP Design technology teacher, Project-event organizer, and STEAM coordinator.

Exhibitions:
2005-2006: “Graphics” at Gymnasium of Art, Baku;
2012: “Concept Art” at Yashar University, Izmir;
2013: “Egefot Karma“ photo exhibition, Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center, Izmir;
2017-2018: Exhibitions held under YARAT ARTIM residency program, Baku;
2019: "Perpendicular Truths" group exhibition, ARTIM, Baku

Sources:
https://www.behance.net/GunelAkhundlu

“Collages”




“Metamorphosis”




“In love with the Moon”, 2014
Oil on canvas
20 x 30 cm