Artistic Statement

Painting to me is like melody is to a musician, or movements are to a dancer. It helps me to discover, to define,

and to express my feelings, thoughts, and concepts. Art is primary, arguably intuitive form of communication,

which is a visual manifestation of emotions, inspirations, observations, and ideas.

It is a spiritual journey in search of our origin and purpose.

 

Artist Curriculum Vitae

 Born in Sofia-Bulgaria in 1958, Victor discovered the beauty of art at a very young age. Obsessed with drawing, as a teenager

he took private lessons (1974-1977 and 1982-1984) and studied drawing and portrait under the supervision of well known Bulgarian artists

such as Professor Toma Grigorov and Georgi Kyoseiliev. From 1980 to 1982 he studied sculpture and ceramic techniques under the guidance of

the sculptor Emil Mirchev. His interest motivated him to pursue his studies in Architecture and Engineering.

He obtained his Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering in 1988.

 

In 2010 Victor published “Polka Dots Trouble” – book for children. He is author of the text and illustrations. He has recorded the audio version with

the help of members of “Rag & Bone” Puppet Theatre in Ottawa. He was author and performer of the music tracks for the audio-book.

In 2015 Victor published “Point de soucis” the French version of the book followed by the Bulgarian version in January 2016.

The English and French versions are registered in the Library and Archives Canada’s catalogue. 

 

Memberships

Ottawa Watercolour Society Fellowship - In 2000, he joined the Ottawa Watercolour Society (OWS).

In 2009 by a panel of judges he was given a Fellowship in the Ottawa Watercolour Society.

Fellowship is the highest accomplishment of excellence in both skill and watercolour painting and the highest membership standing of the OWS.

AOE Arts Council – participating in exhibition organized and juried by AOE Arts Council.

 

Exhibitions

2017 – Solo Exhibition “20-minute workouts” at Trinity Gallery in Shenkman Arts Centre

2016 – Group Exhibition Bulgarian Art in Ottawa – Shenkman Art Centre  

2016 – Selection 2016 – Juried Exhibition with AOE Arts Council in Shenkman Art Centre

2016 – 73^st Juried Exhibition with OWS at Shenkman Arts Centre participated as a juror

2016 – Group exhibition Festival of Bulgarian Culture in Ottawa –Shenkman Arts Centre

2015 – 71^st Juried Exhibition with OWS at Shenkman Arts Centre

2015 – Festival of Bulgarian Culture in Ottawa –Shenkman Arts Centre

2015 – “Le Rouge et le Noir” –juried exhibition organized by Montcalm Gallery. 

2014 - Selection 2014 - Juried exhibition organized by AOE Arts Council in Shenkman Art Centre Orleans

2014 - 69^th Juried Exhibition with OWS at St.Brigid’s Art Centre Ottawa

2013 - 67th Juried Exhibition with OWS at St.Brigid's Art Centre Ottawa

2012 - 66th Juried Exhibition with OWS at Old Chelsea Gallery Gatineau

2012 - 65th Juried Exhibition with OWS at St.Brigid's Art Centre Ottawa

2011 - 63rd Juried Exhibition with OWS at St.Brigid's Art Centre Ottawa

2010 - Selection 2010 - Juried exhibition organized by AOE Arts Council in Shenkman Art Centre Orleans

2010 - 62^nd Juried exhibition with OWS at Shenkman Art Centre Orleans

2010 – Repérage - juried exhibition sponsored by Loto Québec Art Collection in Montcalm gallery-Gatineau.

2009 - 2010 International competition for juried exhibit at Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, NY, USA

2009 – Selection 2009 Juried exhibition organized by AOE Arts Council in Shenkman Art Centre

Orleans.

2009 – 60^th Juried exhibition with OWS at St.Bridgid’s Art Centre Ottawa.

2009 – 59^th Juried exhibition with OWS at Cumberland Gallery in Ottawa.

2007 – Group exhibition at Cube Gallery in Ottawa.

2007 – Solo exhibition “Through my Eyes“ at the Casino du Lac Leamy.

2005 – 54^th Juried exhibition with OWS in Brockville and Orleans.

2005 – 53^rd Juried exhibition with OWS at MOTH Gallery in Merrickville.

2002 – 45^th Juried exhibition with OWS at the Old Chelsea Gallery.   

2000 – 42^nd Juried exhibition with OWS at Britannia Gallery.

2000 – 41^st Juried exhibition with OWS at Ottawa City Hall.

1998 – 2000 in Agriculture Canada for United Way

 

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