Aupa! I’m Sara Iraburu, a visual artist and illustrator based between Pamplona/Iruña and Dublin. Working under the name BURU! (the Basque word for “head”) I create illustrations, graphic work, and visual narratives rooted in observation, emotion, and process.

My practice is image-led. Drawing, collage, and photography are not just techniques for me, but ways of thinking and understanding the world. I’m particularly drawn to handmade methods and tactile processes; the imperfections, layers, and quiet moments where meaning begins to emerge. I believe images are a universal language, and that those made by hand often communicate most honestly.

BURU! functions as both a studio and a personal framework: a space where I develop work that feels intentional, sincere, and emotionally resonant. My projects range from children’s books and editorial illustration to posters, self-published zines, and collaborative works. Regardless of format, I aim to create visual pieces that invite pause, reflection, and connection, small moments of visual poetry.

Inspiration comes from everyday encounters: nature, conversations overheard on the bus, fragments of text, and old photographs. I’m interested in the quiet power of storytelling and in work that lingers. Subtle, heartfelt, and slightly unexpected.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, handcrafted visuals (or are interested in collaborating) I’d love to hear from you.

info.burustudio@gmail.com