I am a paper sculptor, watercolor artist and photographer, with several awards for my original creations.
I was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and have finished the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague (UMPRUM), Czech Republic. After living in France for several years, I have settled in Quebec, Canada, where I teach photography and graphic design.
In 2006, my paper toys won the Grand Prix of the prestigious contest Grafika – Special category. In 2011, I won a second Grand Prix Grafika – category CD / DVD cover.
I am a member of the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA). I have participated several times in the Amateras Sofia Paper Art Fest where, in 2018, I received an Honorable Mention.
I am a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA).
I have published three books of kirigami at Dover Children’s Activity Books.
I am an active professional member of the Quebec Crafts Council.
I am also a member of Société canadienne de l’aquarelle.
I am a member of the Portrait Society of America.
Recent exhibitions
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- Portrait Society of America, Members Only Competition – eighth place in category “Animals as the Subject” – 2023
- La galerie d’art en ligne Gallea – 2023
- APPROACH, Toyota City, Japan – 2021
- Amateras Sofia Paper Art Fest, Bulgaria – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- CAMAC, Montreal, Canada – 2021
- Santé mentale, Galerie 1855, St-Hyacinthe, Canada – 2021
- Miniprint Kazanlak, Art Gallery Kazanlak, Bulgaria – 2021
- AMERICAS PAPERWORKS, Northwest Arts Center, Minot State University, USA – 2020, 2021
- Magnitude Seven, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 2019
- NONESUCH POUR LES ARTS PAPIER, Nova Scotia, Canada – 2017