Niche

The Body in Domestic Space

The tactile negotiation between a figure and the room it occupies — a private theatre of ordinary hours.

Niche photographs the quiet relationship between a body and its surroundings. A woman leans into a curtain, curls around the arm of a chair, rests in the light between two rooms. These are not performances. They are the private theatres of everyday solitude, where a window frame becomes a proscenium and a fold of bedding becomes a landscape. The camera does not intervene in this intimacy; it records what happens when the body finds a place to settle.The series takes its title literally. Figures occupy architectural recesses: the hollow of an ornate wooden cabinet, the depth of a window embrasure, the shadow beneath a skylight. They fold themselves into corners as if the room had made space for them, or as if they were trying to disappear into its geometry. The body does not dominate the interior; it negotiates with it, finding the places where it can rest.Domestic objects accumulate meaning across the series. Heavy curtains in burgundy and brown frame figures like stage drapes; velvet armchairs hold bodies the way hands hold faces. Cats appear throughout — curled nearby, walking past, watching — silent witnesses to private hours. On the walls, art answers back: Alphonse Mucha's sinuous figures, classical drawings of draped women, photographs of nudes. These images-within-images produce a quiet dialogue, a mise en abyme in which the photographed body echoes the bodies already hanging in the room. The effect is neither ironic nor reverent. It acknowledges that the nude in interior space is always in conversation with every nude that preceded it.The work sits in dialogue with Johannes Vermeer's interiors, where light enters through leaded windows and figures exist in suspension between action and stillness. The rooms of Niche are more worn, more lived-in — apartments with radiators and winter trees visible through glass, villas with cracked plaster, anonymous hotel rooms beneath Art Nouveau headboards. Nan Goldin's domestic photographs register here too, though softer, less confessional. These are not documents of crisis; they are records of the ordinary intimacy between a person and the rooms they inhabit.
Burak's most recent works convey portions of female body parts with extreme high contrast and in fusion with texture; however, his works showing full female figures in interiors convey a sense of psychological and theatrical strategy towards understanding the relationship between figures and space.— Michael Hanna, Curator, Aedra Fine Arts (full review)

Selected Works

A nude figure leans against a window, framed by flowing brown curtains, illuminated softly in a dimly lit room.
A nude figure poses elegantly on a vintage burgundy sofa, framed by warm orange curtains and a deep blue wall, softly lit from a window.
Silhouette of a nude figure poses in a sunlit window, flanked by sheer curtains, with a cozy bed in a softly lit room.
Silhouette of a nude figure posed in a window, framed by sheer white curtains, softly illuminated against a light background.
Nude figure reclining on a bed, with a vibrant orange mural of a couple embracing in the background and soft white bedding.
Nude figure reclines on a bed, draped in white linens, with a colorful mural of a couple in the background, creating a soft, intimate atmosphere.
Nude legs rest on a stylish black table beside a striking sculpture, with contemporary art displayed on the wall and soft furnishings in view.
A nude figure reclines on a blue upholstered sofa, with soft natural light enhancing the serene atmosphere and warm wooden floor.
Soft monochrome image of a nude figure reclining on a bed, sheets draped casually, emphasizing curves and gentle shadows.
Nude woman with intricate tattoos poses on a table, a black-and-white cat walks by, vintage nude art photographs hang in the background.
A woman with tattoos stands in a sunlit window, near a plush sofa and a potted plant, with a black cat sitting nearby.
A black and white portrait of a woman with long hair, posing semi-nude by a window, partially draped in a curtain, exuding elegance.
A person in a sheer black robe stands by a window, light streaming through, with soft textures contrasting against a minimalistic backdrop.
A silhouette of a woman in a sheer black robe stands by a large window, with branches visible outside, creating a soft, light-filled atmosphere.
A silhouetted figure stands behind a sheer curtain, showcasing a tattoo on the back with soft light filtering through, creating ethereal tones.
Nude figure softly illuminated behind a sheer curtain, with a red drape in the background, creating a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.
Nude figure seated on a washing machine, bathed in dim, dramatic lighting, with shadows accentuating the contours and textures.
Silhouetted figure of a woman with short hair, standing against a textured wall, illuminated by soft light creating dramatic shadows.
Silhouette of a nude figure in a dimly lit room, accentuated by shadows, with a basket, wine bottle, and bananas visible nearby.
A woman poses nude beside an ornate wooden cabinet, with natural light casting soft shadows in an elegant, neutral-toned room.
A figure poses in a softly lit room, adorned with vintage wooden furniture and ornate decor, contrasting with muted wall tones.
Nude figure seated on a desk, silhouetted against bright, sheer curtains, surrounded by bookshelves and vintage decor.
Silhouette of a woman sitting on a desk by a large window, surrounded by books, with soft natural light filtering through sheer curtains.
A nude figure standing near a window, illuminated by soft light, against a bright, minimalistic white interior.
A woman with a towel on her head sits on a bed, her back to the viewer, in a softly lit, minimalist room with white walls.
Dimly lit bedroom featuring a bed with plush pillows, a soft glow from wall lamps, and a nude figure seated against a curtain.
Burak’s most recent works convey portions of female body parts with extreme high contrast and in fusion with texture, however his works showing full female figures in interiors convey a sense of psychological and theatrical strategy towards understanding the relationship between figures and space.Aedra Fineart - Michael Hanna. Full Article: https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/single-post/burak-bulut-yildirim