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Born 1989 in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Education

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• National Academy of Arts, Sofia – Master’s, Fiber Arts (2020–2022)

• National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Krastyo Sarafov”, Sofia – Bachelor, Set & Screen Design (2008–2014)

• National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov”, Sofia – Painting (2003–2008)

 

Memberships

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• Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA) since 2022

 

Residencies

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• 2023 – Art Residency, Leshten, Bulgaria

• 2012 – Via Pontica International Youth Arts Festival, Balchik, Bulgaria

 

Awards

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• 2023 – Award for Large-Format Work, “Ether and Might” / Paper Art Biennial, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2013 – First Prize, “Vision of the World”, National Competition Golden Kuker, Bulgaria

• 2007 – Award, Annual Exhibition / Competition of the National School of Fine Arts, UBA – Shipka 6, Sofia

• 2005 – Award, Artistic Drawing Competition, National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov”

• 2004 – Award, National Competition Dedicated to the Work of Yordan Radichkov

• 2002 – Award, Small Sculpture Competition, IOM Foundation

 

Solo Exhibitions

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• 2025 – “Regeneration – contemporary art from hemp” – Curators: Teodora Konstantinova and Radoslav Mehandzhiyski, Art and Culture Today, Little Bird Place Gallery, Sofia

• 2024 – “Shapes of Change” – ГАРАЖ (GARAGE) / 48 Hours Varusha South Festival V.2, Veliko Tarnovo

• 2007 – “Istanbul Cats” – Debut Gallery, Sofia​

 

Group Exhibitions

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• 2025 – National Exhibition Sliven – 2025, Drama Theater “Stefan Kirov”, Sliven

• 2025 – “Amateras Annual Exhibition / Competition for Paper Art”, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2024 – “From the Vault”, Little Bird Place Gallery, Sofia

• 2024 – “Varna Contemporary”, DOSEV popup space / BUNA Contemporary Art Forum, Varna

• 2024 – “Without Borders” / Paper Art Biennial, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2024 – “Amateras Annual Exhibition / Competition for Paper Art”, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2024 – “Spring Salon” / National Exhibition for Contemporary Art, Hristo Tsokev Gallery, Gabrovo

• 2023 – “Assembly of Shame” and “Assembly of Anti-Art”, DOZA Gallery, Sofia

• 2023 – “The Charm of the Thread”, City Art Gallery Boris Georgiev, Varna

• 2023 – “Triennial of Mini Textile”, Sofia Press Gallery, Sofia

• 2023 – “Made in Leshten”, Little Bird Place Gallery, Sofia

• 2023 – “Ether and Might” / Paper Art Biennial, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2023 – “Amateras Annual Paper Art Exhibition / Competition”, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2022 – “Urban Threads”, Amorpha Cultural Space, Varna

• 2022 – “The Students: The Fine in Fiber Arts”, National Palace of Culture, Sofia

• 2021 – “Art and Design”, Center for Contemporary Art, Burgas

• 2018 – “Plutonic Love Songs” – audio-visual installation in collaboration with Maxim Mokdad, Æther Gallery, Sofia

• 2015 – “Assembly of Shame”, Mozey Contemporary Art Open Space, Sofia

• 2014 – “Night Act in Entr’acte”, Antrakt Gallery, Sofia

• 2014 – “Mini Body”, Arosita Gallery, Sofia

• 2014 – “Yordan Parushev – Paper in Contemporary Art”, Sirak Skitnik Gallery (Sliven); Rayko Aleksiev Art Hall (Sofia); Rafael Mihailov Gallery (Veliko Tarnovo); Bulgarian Cultural Institute (Paris, France)

• 2013 – “Vision of the World” – animated short– National Competition Golden Kuker

• 2012 – “The Paper in the Theatre” / Sofia Paper Art Fest, Vivacom Art Hall, Sofia

• 2007 – Annual Exhibition of the National School of Fine Arts, UBA – Shipka 6, Sofia

• 2006 – Annual Exhibition of the National School of Fine Arts, UBA – Shipka 6, Sofia

• 2005 – Artistic Drawing Exhibition, National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov”, Sofia

• 2004 – National Exhibition Dedicated to the Work of Yordan Radichkov, Bulgaria

• 2002 – Small Sculpture Exhibition, IOM Foundation

Art Fairs

• 2025 – Sofia Art Fair, Sofia, Bulgaria

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​Scenography and Costume Design

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​2018 – “Linkage” / Dance performance, choreography: Filip Milanov and Valeri Milenkov, Zaimov Park, Sofia
2017 – “Emptiness” / Original dance project by Filip Milanov and Valeri Milenkov, 8th edition of Trizavisim, Derida Dance Center, Sofia
2016 – “Bloodthirsty” / Costume design, directed and choreographed by Filip Milanov, National Music Theatre, Sofia
2015 – “The Collection” / Costume design, directed by Nikola Stoyanov, Youth Theatre, Sofia
2015 – “To Buy a Story” / Directed by Boris Zafirov, The Red House and Goethe Institute, Sofia
2014 – “The Alien” / Scenography and costumes in collaboration with Elena Stumbova, directed by Vasil Duev, Vazrazhdane Theatre, Sofia
2013 – “Madame de Sade” / Scenography and costumes in collaboration with Elena Stumbova, directed by Staiko Murjev, Theatre Laboratory Sfumato, Sofia
2012 – “The House of Bernarda Alba” / Scenography and costumes in collaboration with Elena Stumbova, directed by Nikolay Mladenov, Instituto Cervantes, Sofia
2011 – “Belgrade Trilogy” / Scenography and costumes in collaboration with Elena Stumbova, directed by Ivaylo Hristov, Modern Theatre, Sofia
2011 – “Carmen’s Smile” / Scenography and costumes in collaboration with Elena Stumbova, directed by Alexandra Hong, NATFA, Sofia
2011 – “The Lady of the Camellias” / Scenography and costumes in collaboration with Elena Stumbova, directed by Atanas Atanasov, NATFA, Sofia