2013

The Third Biennale of Church Arts

Veliko Tarnovo 2013

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1. / Andrey Kryaskov
2. / Andreana Doykin
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Anna Golubkova, Dmitrii Kotovskii
4. / Antoaneta Bosneva
5. / Antoaneta Kisyova
6. / Church Painting Studio
7. / Boryana Ilieva
8. / Boyana Koynova
9. / Valentin Donev
10. / Valentina Rasheva
11. / Vanya Sapundzhieva
12. / Vesela Delinska
13. / Vladimir Avramov
14. / Vladimir Andreev
15. / Gergana Manova
16. / Gergana Petkova
17. / Daniela Kochian
18. / Desislava Getova
19. / Desislava Zaharieva
20. / Desislava Ivanova
21. , - / Dechko
Dechev, Elena Kantareva-Decheva
22. / George Milankovitch
23. / Dimitra Bobanac

24. / Dumitru Sorika

25. / Evgeniy Nikolov
26. / Elena Borundel
27. / Elena Karageorgieva
28. / Elena Palkina
29. / Elena Sereva
30. / Zornitsa Ivanova
31. / Iva Mincheva
32. / Iva Moshkova
33. / Ivan Ivanov Yoanii
34. / Ivan Kostov
35. / Ivan Kanchev
36. / Iliya Yankov
37. / Yordan Yordanov
38. / Yordanka Karalamova
39. / Iskra Krasteva
40. / Kiril Tomanov
41. , / Miglena
Prashkova, Svetla Gradanska
42. / Mihai Coman
43. , /Mihai Coman,
Gabriel Toma Chituc
44. / Mladenka Landzheva
45. / Nikola Stoilov Vladikov
46. / Nikolay Nedev
47. / Nikolay Nikolov
48. / Panayot Panov

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/ Petya Yankova, Rosen Germanov Daskala, Yasen
Yankov
50. / Radostina Pavlova
51. / Rosen Germanov
Daskala
52. , / Rosen
Germanov Daskala, Rumena Pencheva
53. / Rumyana Aleksandrova
54. / Sava Kostadinov
55. / Sasho Rangelov
56. - / Svetlana ZhivkovaGostilova
57. / Svetoslav Stefanov -
Svetcheto
58. , / Simeon Zahariev,
Mario Konov
59. / Stefan Velinov SteVel
60. - / Stefka Tokmanova-Popova
61. / Tsvetelina Maksimova
62. / Photos from the biennale
63. / Photos from the biennale
64. / Photos from the biennale
65. / Photos from the biennale
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67. rganizers
68. / Back

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The Third Biennale of Church Arts Veliko Tarnovo 2013

The Biennale of Church Arts is a well-established international forum, the
only one of its kind in this field in Bulgaria. Set up by the staff of the Department
of Church Arts at the Orthodox Theological Faculty of Saints Cyril and Methodius
University of Veliko Tarnovo, it naturally fits into the cultural and historical context
of the town of Veliko Tarnovo. The motto of the Third Biennale was Church Arts in
the Spiritual Culture of Contemporary Europe.
The Third Biennale of Church Arts Veliko Tarnovo 2013 was one out of the
fifty events celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the University of Veliko Tarnovo.
It is held in support of the proposal of the town of Veliko Tarnovo for the title of
European Capital of Culture. The exhibition venue was provided by Veliko Tarnovo
Municipality. Co-organizing the event were the Ministry of Culture, the Holy Metropolitanate of Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, the Union of Bulgarian
Artists (UBA), the UBA local branch Veliko Tarnovo, and Pokrov Bogorodichen
Foundation Sofia. The Biennale provides a forum for contemporary creative work
in the field of Orthodox church arts: iconography, wall painting, woodcarving, mosaic etc, employed in church decoration and related to liturgical practice.
The artists from Bulgaria, Romania, Russia and Serbia featured in the third biennale did not only exhibit the results of their recent work, but also expressed their
desire to establish a standing forum for the discussion of current trends in the field
of church arts in the contemporary Orthodox Christian world. The issues discussed
in the session on the day following the opening of the exhibition focused on the
implementation of large-scale projects for decorating church spaces. Prof. Ancho
Kaloyanov raised the problem of the iconographic representation of those saints
whose iconographic types have not yet been fully developed and whose depiction

is a challenging and demanding task for the contemporary iconographer. This

problem was further considered by Svetoslav Stefanov, a Church Arts graduate of
the Orthodox Theological Faculty at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, who presented
his research on compiling a vita icon (with scenes from the saints life) of St. John
the Exarch of Bulgaria.
Dialogues among colleagues were the presentations and demonstrations
following the opening of the exhibition. Anna Goubkova of the Sophia Iconographic School in Moscow revealed the secrets of the technique for working with
gold powder, which is typical of Russian iconography and has particularly been
common since the 17th century. Having briefly introduced the history of miniature
woodcarving, Kiril Tomanov presented his approach to executing works of this
particular art form. Simeon Zahariev demonstarted designing and execution of
contemporary two-layer carving of a church iconostasis.
As part of the Third Biennale of Church Arts, two books were presented: The
second generation of icon painters of the Samokov school of painting: Dimiter
Hristov Zograph, Ioan Nikolov the Icon-Painter, Kostadin Petrovitch Valyov by Elena
Genova, and Icon Painters from Tryavna by Lyuba Tsaneva.
Being of major significance for artists creative work, modern studies in the
field of the history and development of church arts bear witness of the tradition,
and the biennale exhibition convincingly demonstrated that this tradition is living.
The teaching staff of the Department of Church Arts
Orthodox Theological Faculty, Saints Cyril and Methodius
University of Veliko Tarnovo

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Andrey Kryaskov

Born in 1990 in Taraclia, Republic of Moldova. Graduated the Sofia Seminary

of St. John of Rila (2009) and the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of
Veliko Tarnovo with a BA in Church Arts (2013). He spent one semester of his
education in the Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Athens as
part of the Erasmus Program. In the period 2009 2013 he was a participant in all students exhibitions and initiatives included in the Church Arts
Program of the Veliko Tarnovo University.

1. . , , 2013, , 20/15 .
Mother of God, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 20/15 m.
2. , , 2013, , 20/15 .
Jesus Christ, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 20/15 m.
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, 2013, , 100/75 .
Christ Pantocrator, Mother of God and St. Andrew the First-Called with Archangels, icon,
2013, egg tempera, size 100/75 m.

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1984 . . . , , . . (2007).
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(2007 2008). (2010 1013).

Andreana Doykin

Born in 1984 in Gabrovo. Graduated an MA in Iconography at the St. Cyril

and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2007). Participated in all
students exhibitions of the graduate program. Participant in a number of
exhibitions in Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, and Tryavna (2007 2013). Designs
and paints icons. A member of Sasho Rangelovs team, which painted the
murals in the Holy Trinity Church of the Etropole Monastery (2007 2008).
Works on various projects with children and students with special educational needs (2010 1013).
1. . , , 2013, , 12,5/18 .
St. Panteleimon, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 12,5/18 m.
2. . , 2013, , 20/30 .
St. Stiliyan of Paphlagonia, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 20/30 m.
3. . . , , 2013, , 13/15 .
St. Apostle Thomas, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 13/15 .

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1984 . , .
(2006). 2008 .
. 2010 .
. 2011.
: . . TRACING THE ICONS. Byzantine and Greek Images, . 2012
-. . ICON-TABLETS OF NOVGOROD. Icom paiting
study guide, . 2013.

Anna Golubkova

Born in 1984 in Moscow, Russia. Gradated the Institute of Journalism and Creative
Writing in Moscow (2006). Since 2008 is a creative director of the Icon Painting School
in Sofia. Member of the Union of Russian Artists since 2010. Participant in the Second
Biennale of the Church Arts in Veliko Tarnovo, 2011. Author of the books: Tracing the
Icons. Byzantine and Greek Images, . 2012 and Icon-Tablets of Novgorod. Icon Painting Study Guide, . 2013.

1968 . , . -
. 2008 .
. 2011 .

Dmitrii Kotovskii

Born in 1968 in Moscow, Russia. Expert and master in priming and gilding of icons.
Since 2008 is a teacher at the Icon Painting School in Sofia. Member of the Union of
Russian Artists since 2011.
1. , , , , 2013, .
Holy Martyrs Sofia, Faith, Hope and Love, icon, 2013, egg tempera.
2. . , , 2013, .
St. Panteleimon, icon, 2013, egg tempera.
3. . , , 2013, .
St. Peter the Wonderworker, icon, 2013, egg tempera.
4. . . , , 2013, .
St. Archangel Michael, icon, 2013, egg tempera.
5. , , 2013, .
The Last Supper, icon, 2013, egg tempera.

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(2005) . .
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Antoaneta Bosneva

Born in 1976 in Sofia. Graduated the National Academy of Art in Sofia with
an MA in Porcelain and Glass Design (2005) and a two-year course in icon
painting at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius Church in Sofia. Participant in
exhibitions of icons and pottery.

1. , , 2013, , , 40/30 .
The Annunciation, icon, 2013, egg tempera on wood, size 40/30 cm.
2. , 2013, , , 44/34 .
The Dormition of the Mother of God, icon, 2013, egg tempera on wood, size 44/34 cm.
3. , 2013, , , 40/35 .
All Saints, icon, 2013, egg tempera on wood, size 40/35 cm.

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(1991) . ,
(2005).
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Antoaneta Kisyova

Born in 1962 in Asenovgrad. Graduated Mural Painting at the National Academy of Art in Sofia (1991) and an MA in Church Painting at the Academy of
Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv (2005). Teacher in Mural Painting in
the Church Painting Program at the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts
in Plovdiv. Designs and paints icons and murals for churches. Participant in
joint exhibitions and forums in the country and abroad.
1. . , , 2012, , 50/40 .
Sts. Cyril and Methodius and Their Five Disciples, icon, 2012, egg tempera, size 50/40 cm.

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Church Painting Studio

Aleksandrina Yachkova, Ilian Vidolov, Ventsislav Atanasov, Miroslav Trifonov,

Yordanka Chonina and Lena Kostadinova.
The members of the team have graduated MA degrees in Church Painting
at the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv. They painted the
narthex of the St. Athanasius Church in Chepelare (2011) and the murals in
St. Archangel Mikhail Church of the 24th Air Base in Krumovo (2012). Participants in the exhibitions included in the Church Painting Program of the
Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv in the period 2011 2013.
1. . ., 2011, .
Murals in the St. Atanasii Church in Chepelare, 2011, poster.
2. . . , 24- , 2012, .
Murals in the St. Archangel Michael Church in the 24th airbase of Krumovo, 2012, poster.
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Boryana Ilieva

Born in 1989 in Plovdiv. Graduated Church Painting at the Academy of

Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv. Participant in joint exhibitions and
forums in the country and abroad.
1. . . , , 2012, , 75/52 .
St. Archangel Michael, icon, 2012, egg tempera, size 75/22 cm.
2. . , , 2013, , 86/58 .
St. George, icon, 2013, copy of Elena Kantarevas icon, size 86/58cm.

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1987 . . . . . ,
(2011). ESSL
(2010) XXI (2013). 2003

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Boyana Koynova

Born in 1987 in Varna. Graduated Pedagogy of Fine Arts Teaching, specialization in Sculpture at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko
Tarnovo (2011). Awarded a nomination by the ESSL Museum Vienna, Austia
(2010) and a young author award at the 21st International Biennale of
Humor and Satire in the Arts, Gabrovo (2013). Since 2003 she works with
children at workshops as a head of a stained glass art studio in the village of
Sladka Voda. Participant in international exhibitions, workshops, symposia
in painting and sculpture. Works in teams for representation of projects and
performances.
1. , , 2013, , 39/23 .
Jesus Christ, icon, 2013, tempera on wood, 39/23 cm.

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1984 . . .
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2011.

Valentin Donev

Born in 1984 in Dimitrovgrad. Graduated a BA in Church Arts at the St.

Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Participant in students
exhibitions (2009-2011) and in the Second Biennale of the Church Arts
Veliko Tarnovo 2011.
1. . , , 2012, , 55/40 .
Mother of God Hodegetria, icon, 2012, egg tempera, size 55/40 cm.

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(2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) (2000). .
2009 .

Valentina Rasheva

Born in 1952 in Knezha. Has been working in the field of church arts for 29
years. Paints authors icons and copies of orthodox icons in the byzantine
and the national revival tradition. Team member and solo artist of a number
of murals in orthodox churches in Bulgaria. Participant in a number of joint
exhibitions. Six solo exhibitions in Bulgaria (2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
and Georgia (2000). Lives and works in Veliko Tarnovo. Member of the Bulgarian Association of Inconographers since 2009.
1. . , , 2005, , , 60/40 .
St. Demetrios, icon, 2005, egg tempera on wood, 60/40 cm.
2. . , , 2011, , , 49/35 .
St. Demetrios, icon, 2011, egg tempera on wood, 49/35 cm.
3. . . , , 2005, , , 60/40 .
St. Archangel Michael, icon, 2005, egg tempera on wood, 60/40 cm.

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1974 . . .
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Vanya Sapundzhieva

Vanya Sapundzhieva was born in 1974 in Dimitrovgrad. Graduated the St.

Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo with an MA in Iconography (1998). Defended a PhD thesis in Art Studies and Fine Arts (Iconography): The Cult of St. Haralampius in Bulgaria in 18th-19th Century (2007).
Teaches icon painting at the Department of Church Arts of the Faculty of
Orthodox Theology at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Designs and paints
icons, as well as church murals. Participant in and curator of a number of
exhibitions and forums in the country and abroad. Publishes materials on
the history and iconography of church arts. Member of the EIKONA Group
(creative group of academic teachers in church arts from the Balkans and
Russia).
1. . , . . , .
Murals in the St. Paisiy Hilendarsky Church in Stara Zagora, poster.

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1988 . . . , , , (2013).
2005 2012 . ,
Mojmirovce, .
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Vesela Delinska

Born in 1988 in Plovdiv. Graduated Restoration at the National Academy of

Art in Sofia (2013). In the period 2005 2012 participated in exhibitions in
Plovdiv and Sofia, in international workshops in Mojmirovce, Slovakia and
the St. Archangel Mikhail Monastery in Montenegro. Member of the teams
painting the St. Mina Church in the village of Dolni Voden and the St.
Nectarios Chapel of the St. Varvara Church in Athens, Greece.
1. . , , 2010, ,
37/ 29.
Jesus Christ and St. John the Baptist, icon, 2010, egg tempera on wood, 37/29 cm.
2. ,
, 2010, , 30/ 20.
Jesus Christ Explains the Meaning of Washing the Apostles feet, icon, 2010, 30/20 cm.
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(1997). 2004 .
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Vladimir Avramov

Born in 1970 in Vratsa. Graduated Mural Painting at the Nikolay Pavlovich

National Academy of Art in Sofia (1997). Since 2004 teaches at the Department of Mural Painting of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Veliko Tarnovo
University. Since 1996 he is the leader of a creative team for sacral painting
and mural painting. Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (2001) and
the International Association of Plastic Arts /AIAP UNESCO/. Has many
solo exhibitions (painting), as well as participations in joint exhibitions and
forums. In the field of monumental church arts and icon painting he has
designed and completed 34 sites in Bulgaria, Greece and Russia. Bearer of
several awards, among which the Medal of Honor St. Stephen of Perm of
the Moscow Patriarchate for service to the Russian orthodox art (2012).

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Murals from the Resurrection of Christ Church in Usinsk, Komi Republic, poster.
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Murals from the St. Archangel Michael Church in Chekotinsky Monastery, Kalugerovo
village, model of church/vinyl.

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1980 . . . . . .
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Vladimir Andreev

Born in 1980 in Pleven. Graduated an MA in Iconography at the St. Cyril and

St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Designs and creates works the
field of the monumental church arts and icon painting. Participant in more
than 30 joint and 2 solo exhibitions of icons and paintings in the period 2000
2012, in Sofia, Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven. Prefers
to paint icons in the spirit of the byzantine traditions, with egg tempera,
using different gilding techniques Sinai nimbus, gold leaf sgraffito and
plating.

1. . , , 2013, , , 68/42 .
Mother of God, icon, 2013 egg tempera, woodcarving, size 68/42 cm.
2. . , , 2013, , 36/28 .
St. Tryphon the Great Martyr, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 36/28 cm.
3. . , , 2013, , 50/40 .
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, icon, 2013, egg tempera, 50/40 cm.
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1982 . ,
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Gergana Manova

Born in Sofia in 1982. Graduated Mural Painting at the National Academy of

Art in Sofia and an MA in Church Arts at the Academy of Music, Dance and
Fine Arts in Plovdiv (2009). As a member of the group Vladimir Avramov
Civil Society she participated in the painting of churches in Bulgarian and
the Republic of Komi. In addition to the church painting (murals and icons),
she works also in the field of interior design. Member of Kapitel Design.
1. . , , 2012, , 50/35 .
St. Anthony, icon, 2012,egg tempera, 50/35 cm.

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1991 . . .
. . (2013).
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Gergana Petkova

Born in 1991 in Lukovit. Graduated Church Arts at the St. Cyril and St.
Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2013). Participant in joint students
exhibitions in Veliko Tarnovo and in the country.
1. . ,
, , 2013, , 80/60 .
St. Gerasimos of the Jordan, Adam Gives Names to the Animals and Saints with
Animals, icon, 2012, egg tempera, size 80/60 cm.
2. , , 2013, ,
30/20 .
Mother of God with Child Enthroned, icon, 2013, egg tempera,30/20 cm.

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1983 . . .
(2007 .)
(2009 .)
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Daniela Kochian

Born in 1983 in Plovdiv. Graduated a BA in Pedagogy of Fine Arts Teaching

(2007) and an MA in Church Painting (2009) at the Academy of Music,
Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv, as well as an MA in Cultural Tourism and
Cultural Design at the Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv. Participant
in a number of exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad. Her paintings and icons
are owned by private collectors and eparchies in Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia,
Spain, Italy and Germany.
1. . . , , 2011, ,
77/50 .
St. Constantine and St. Helen, icon, egg tempera on wood, size 77/50 cm.

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1975 . . . , . . (2001). 2001 .

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Desislava Getova

Born in 1975 in Pleven. Graduated an MA in Iconography at the St. Cyril and

St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2001). Works in the field of icon
painting since 2001.
1. , , 2012, , 48/31,5 .
The Annunciation, icon, 2012, egg tempera on, gold, size 48/31,5 cm.
2. , , 2013, , 48/31,5 .
he Descent into Hell, icon, 2013, egg tempera on wood, gold, size 48/31,5 cm.

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1987 . . .
. . (2010) (2011).
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Desislava Zaharieva

Born in 1987 in Popovo. Graduated a BA in Church Arts at the Faculty of

Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko
Tarnovo (2010) and an MA degree (2011). Participant in a number of exhibitions of icons.
1. . , , 2012, , 30/22 .
St. Nicholas, icon, 2012, tempera on wood, 30/22 cm.

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1975 . . . . .
, (1998).
, . . .
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Desislava Ivanova

Born in 1975 in Gorna Oryahovitsa. Graduated Iconography at the St.

Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (1998). Teaches Mural
Painting at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Designs and paints icons and murals in
a number of churches. Participant in various exhibitions and symposia in
the country and abroad. Member of the EIKONA Group (creative group of
academic teachers in church arts from the Balkans and Russia).

1. , , 2012, , 120/100 .
Do Not Weep for Me, Mother, 2012, acryl on canvas, size 120/100 cm.
2. , 2012, , 120/100 .
Jesus Christ the Ancient of Days, 2012, acryl on canvas, size 120/100 cm.
3. , , 2013, , 30/17 .
The Crucifixion of Christ, icon, 2013, egg tempera, size 30/17 cm.

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1947 . . . , . , (1974).
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Dechko Dechev

Born in 1947 in Plovdiv. Graduated Mural Painting at the National Academy

of Art in Sofia (1974). Specialization in the Art Fund of the Union of Soviet
Artists in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Associate professor in painting and
decorative arts at the Fine Arts Department and teacher in Church Painting
at the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv. Works in the field
of decorative and monumental arts mural painting, mosaics, sgrafitto,
plastic arts, stained glass. Participant in a number of exhibitions and workshops in the country and abroad. Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists.

1963 . . . , . , (1989).

, (1997).
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(IIC)
(ICCM).

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, 2011 2012,
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Murals in the St.
George Chirch in the
residential area of
Biala Cherkva in Sofia,
2011 2012, poster.
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, .
, 2011 2012,
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Murals in the St.
George Chirch in the
residential area of
Biala Cherkva in Sofia,
2011 2012, poster.

Elena Kantareva-Decheva

Born in 1963 in Plovdiv. Graduated Conservation and Restoration at the

National Academy of Art in Sofia (1989). Specialization in conservation and
restoration of paintings at the Williamstown Art Conservation Center, USA
(1997). Associate professor in icon painting and technology and techniques
of painting in the Church Painting Program at the Academy of Music, Dance
and Fine Arts in Plovdiv. Works in the field of conservation and restoration
of antique mosaics. Participant in a number of author teams, in cooperation
with Dechko Dechev, in the field of church painting icons and murals.
Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists, the International Institute for
Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) London and the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (ICCM).

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1987 . , . , ,
(2010).
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, (2010).
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George Milankovitch

Born in 1987 in Surdulica, Republic of Serbia. Graduated Graphic Arts at the

Faculty of Fine Arts in Pritina, Zvean (2010). Participant in international
and national exhibitions and workshops in painting and icon painting.
Participant in teams and solo worker on murals in orthodox churches in
Serbia (the churches: St. George in itluk, St. Pantaleimon in Vuak, Holy
Trinity in Lomnica). Solo exhibition of icons in Kruevac (2010). Lives in
Kruevac, Serbia.
1. ,2012, , 70/50 .
Jesus Christ, 2012, cryl on canvas, size 70/50 m.
2. . , 2012, , 50/40 .
St. Elijah the Prophet, 2012, cryl on canvas, size 50/40 m.

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1970 . . .
, (1996).

1997 .
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(2000), . .
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Dimitra Bobanac

Born in 1970 in Sofia. Graduated Conservation and Restoration at the

National Academy of Art in Sofia (1996). Teacher in fine arts at the Art and
Icon Painting Studio of the Drita Private Secondary School since 1997.
A number of participations with students in national and international
competitions and exhibitions (Spain, Switzerland, Finland, Hungary). Solo
exhibition in water color (2000), Izvor Gallery. Participant in national
exhibitions and presentations. Illustrator of childrens books. Member of the
Union of Bulgarian Artists.
1. . . , , , 66/45 .
St. Archangel Michael, icon, tempera on wood, size 66/45 cm.

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, (1988). e
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Dumitru Sorika

Born in 1958 in Corabia, Romania. Graduated Monumental Arts at the

Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest (1988). Teacher at
the Justinian Patriarhul Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of
Bucharest. Completed a number of individual and joint projects in the field
of monumental church arts creates murals and mosaics in many churches.
Presides also students activities in this field. Participant in restoration projects. Solo exhibitions and a number of participations in various art forums
and competitions, where he has been awarded several prizes.
1. , 2013, , 70/50 .
Tower of Babel, 2013, mixed technique, size 70/50 cm.
2. . , 2013, , 40/30 .
Holy Trinity, 2013, mixed technique, size 40/30 cm.
3. , 2013, , 40/30 .
Eschatological Landscape, 2013, mixed technique, size 40 /30 cm.

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1962 . . . . .
, (1986). .
.
.
. . .

Evgeniy Nikolov

Born in 1962 in Veliko Tarnovo. Graduated Painting at the St. Cyril and St.
Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (1986). Associate professor in painting at the Department of Church Arts of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology at
the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Designs and paints icons, as well as church
murals. Participant in a number of exhibitions and forums in the country
and abroad. Works in the field of conservation and restoration of monumental and easel church painting. Member of the Veliko Tarnovo Branch of the
Union of Bulgarian Artists.
1. . , 2013, , 100/70 .
St. Petka of Turnovo, 2013, mosaic, size 100/70 cm.

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.
, .

Elena Borundel

Works in the field of church painting and participates in exhibitions. Works

and lives in Bucharest, Romania.

1. . , , 2013, 80/60 .
Mother of God, mosaic, 2013, size 80/60 cm.
2. . , , 2013, 60/55 .
St. Elijah the Prophet, fresco, 2013, size 60/55 cm.
3. . , , 2013, 60/55 .
St. John the Theologian, fresco, 2013, size 60/55 cm.

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e 1987 . . . . . , (2010).
.
.
, .
.
,
2012-2013. ,
.

Elena Karageorgieva

Born in 1987 in Kazanlak. Graduated a BA in Iconography at the St. Cyril

and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2010). Participant in all
students exhibitions during her education in the Veliko Tarnovo University.
Studied one year at the University of Athens as part of the Erasmus Program.
Participant in a number of exhibitions, forums and projects in the country
and abroad. Curator and participant in exhibitions of icons in France and
Belgium. At the moment she studies in a Masters Program Cultural Communications, Management and Luxury, Paris (2012-2013). Lives in Paris,
France.
1. . , , 2012, , 20/15 .
St. Nicholas, icon. 2012, egg tempera, woodcarving, size 20/15 cm.

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1988 . , . 2012 . - .
2010-2012 . . . . , . 2012 . -
.

Elena Palkina

Born in 1988 in Moscow, Russia. Graduated the Faculty of Art and Graphics
at the Kuban State University in 2012. In the period 2010 2012 worked in
the studio of Y. N. Naydenov in Krasnodar, Russia. Master icon painter at the
Icon Painting School in Sofia since 2012.
1. . , , 2012, .
Mother of God of Kazan, icon, 2012, egg tempera.
2. , , , 2012, .
Do Not Weep for Me, Mother, icon, 2012, egg tempera.
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1977 . . . , . .
(2001).
.
, (2013), . 2008 . ,
, . .
.
.

Elena Sereva

Born in 1977 in Pazardzhik. Graduated an MA in Iconography at the Faculty

of Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko
Tarnovo (2001). MA in Religion and Education at the Faculty of Orthodox
Theology of the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia (2013). At the
moment is a PhD student in Christian Art at the same University. Since 2008
works as a teacher, head of a fine arts school at the Municipal Childrens
Center in Ihtiman. Designs and paints icons and murals for a number of
churches in the country. Participant in many joint art exhibitions and competitions for teachers.
1. . , 2004, , , , 60/40 .
St. John the Baptist, 2004, papyrus, tempera, gold, 60/40 cm.

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1982 . . .
, . . 2010 .
2011 .
, . .
.

Zornitsa Ivanova

Born in 1982 in Stara Zagora. Graduated a BA in Church Arts at the Faculty

of Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko
Tarnovo in 2010 and an MA in Monumental Church Arts in 2011. Participant
in a number of joint exhibitions in the country, as well as in international
art forums. She has worked in teams painting mural decoration in churches.
Independently designs and completes works in the field of monumental
and easel church arts.
1. (. , . -, .
I . ), , 2013, , ,
32,5/26 .
Bulgarian Rulers (St. Boyan Enravota, St. Boris-Michael, St. Peter of Bulgaria and St.
David of Bulgaria), icon, 2013, tempera, gold, size 32,5/26 cm.
2. . . , , 2013, , 15/11 .
St. Archangel Michael, icon, 2013, tempera, size 15/11 cm.

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1988 . . . 1992 1996 .

. , . . ,
(2012).

.
, , . , .

Iva Mincheva

Born in 1988 in Pleven, has a hearing impairment. From 1992 to 1996 was
trained in the Center for rehabilitation of hearing and speech in Pavlovo, Sofia. Graduated Book and Printed Graphics at the National Academy of Art in
Sofia (2012). Has a teachers diploma for arts education of hearing impaired
children. At the moment she studies in the Church Painting Masters Degree
Program of the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv.
1. . . , , 2013, , 25/18,5 .
St. Archangel Rafael, icon 2013, tempera on wood, size 25/18,5 cm.
2. . , , 2013, , 32/25,8 .
St. George, icon, 2013, tempera on wood, size 32/25,8 cm.
3. . , , 2013, , 50/34,3 .
St. John of Rila, icon, 2013, tempera on wood, 50/34,3 cm.

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1969 . . . . .
, (1997).
, .
,
, , , .
, ,
(1999).
, (2002),
, (2004) ,
(2004).

Iva Moshkova

Born in 1969 in Gabrovo. Graduated Iconography at the St. Cyril and

St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (1997). Works as a curator
of the House of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo. Her icons are displayed in
churches and have private owners in Belgium, Germany, Holland, Norway,
etc. Awarded the first prize in the National Competition Women Saints
Worshiped in the Bulgarian Lands, organized by the Balgarka National
Civil Forum (1999). Solo exhibitions in Aalst, Belgium (2002), the House of
Humor and Satire in Gabrovo (2004) and the catholic monastery of Affligem,
Belgium (2004).
1. . , , 2013, , , ,
40/30 .
Mother of God Hodegetria, icon, 2013, wood, tempera, gold, size 40/30 cm.
2. , , 2013, , , ,
40/40 .
Jesus Christ All-Ruler, icon, 2013, wood, tempera, gold, size 40/40 cm.

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1968 . . .
. . (1994).
.
. ,
. .
, .

Ivan Ivanov Yoanii

Born in 1968 in Ruse. Graduated an MA in Graphic Art at the St. Cyril and St.
Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (1994). Many solo exhibitions and
participations in various exhibitions and forums in the country and abroad.
His works are made in the classic and antique painting tradition. Works in
the field of conceptual art, makes performances and installations. Author
of the first in Bulgaria anachronistic exhibition. These activities shed light
on the direction of his artistic quests, but do not necessarily include them
in this trend.
1. , , 2013, , .
Semantrons, triptych, 2013, wood, polychromy.
2. , .
Semantrons, poster.
3. , .
Semantrons, poster.
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1951 . . , . . , ,
. .

Ivan Kostov

Born in 1951 in the village of Zhelyo Voivoda, District of Sliven. In the last
fifteen years he is actively working in the field of miniature wood-carving.
Participant in crafts fairs in Varna, Etara and Oreshaka, as well as in a number of exhibitions, among which also solo exhibitions.
1. , , 12,5/9,5 .
The Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple, miniature wood carving, size 12,5/9,5 cm.
2. , , 12,7/9 .
The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, miniature wood carving, size 12,7/9 cm.
3. . , , , 10,6/6,5 .
Mother of God, triptych, miniature wood carving, size 10,6/6,5 cm.

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1950 . . , .
, , ,
(1976). , .
.
. , ,
, .

Ivan Kanchev

Born in 1950 in the village of Gabene, District of Gabrovo. Graduated Glass

Design at the Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest (1976).
Professor in painting at the Church Arts Program of the Faculty of Orthodox
Theology at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Participant in a number of
national and international exhibitions and forums and dozens of solo exhibitions. Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. His works are owned by
galleries in Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Korea and Germany.
1. . , , ,
2013, . .
St. Demetrios, mosaic in touristic complex Belite kyshti near Malko Turnovo, 2013,
poster. The mosaic was made together with Radan Hristov.
2. , , 2012, .
.
Mosaics in the Kodru Monastery Tulcha, Romania, 2012, poster. The mosaic is a result
of collective work.

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1947 . , . (1976),
.
(, , ).
(2001)
, .
, .
.

Iliya Yankov

Born in 1947 in the village of Dryanovets, District of Ruse. Graduated Glass

Design at the Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest (1976).
Works in the field of glass design in architecture (churches, public buildings,
private houses). Associate professor in applied arts (2001) at the Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen, teaches also at the Technical University
of Varna. Participant in regional, national and international art events. Curator and organizer of exhibitions contemporary and Romanian art.
1. , , 2013, 265/95 .
Althar, classical vitrail, 2013, 265/95 cm.

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1988 . . .
, .
. 2011 .

. . .
.
.
, , .
.

Yordan Yordanov

Born in 1988 in Razgrad. Graduated Icon Painting at the Tryavna High School
of Fine Arts. Graduated Church Arts at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology
of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo in 2011. A
student for one year of Professor Georgios Kordis from the Kapodistrian
University of Athens. Works mainly in the field of icon painting. His icons
are owned by private collectors in Bulgaria, England, Romania and Greece.
Participant in a number of exhibitions of icons in Bulgaria and abroad.
1. , , 2013, ,
66/40 cm.
Died for the Mankind, icon, 2013, tempera on wood, size 66/40 cm.

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1976 . . .
. . (2006)
, . .
(2007).
.

Yordanka Karalamova

Born in 1976 in Ruse. Graduated Iconography at the St. Cyril and St.
Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2006) and Pedagogy of Fine Arts
Teaching, specialization in Painting at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2007). Participant in joint exhibitions of icons and
painting workshops in the country and abroad.
1. . , , 2012, ,
51/23,8 .
Mother of God, icon, 2012, egg tempera on wood, size 51/23,8 cm.
2. . , , 2011, , 38/23,8 .
Mother of God and Traveling to Egypt, icon, 2011, egg tempera on wood, size 38/23,8 cm.

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1990 . .
, . , (2009).
2013 .
, . . .
2010 2013 .
.

Iskra Krasteva

Iskra Krasteva was born in 1990 in Sevlievo. Graduated Icon Painting at the
Tryavna High School of Fine Arts (2009). In 2013 graduated a BA in Church
Arts at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius
University of Veliko Tarnovo. Participant in all students exhibitions included
in the Church Arts Program in the period 2010 2013.
1. . , , 2013, ,
57/54 .
St. George the Victorybearer, icon, 2013, egg tempera on wood, 57/54 cm.

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1961 . . , . (1981). .
. , (1997) , (1998). 2011 .
, .
( ).

Kiril Tomanov

Born in 1961 in Svishtov. Graduated the Tryavna High School of Fine Arts
(1981). Works in the field of miniature plastic arts. Participant in a number
of exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad. Solo exhibitions in the Spectar Gallery in Arbanasi (1997) and Izetan Gallery in Tokyo, Japan (1998). In 2011
awarded the First Prize at the Annual Exhibition of the Royal Miniature Society, London. Member of the (World Association of Miniature Artists).
1. , , , 20,2/15,6 .
Polyptych, miniature wood carving, size 20,2/15,6 cm.
2. , , , ,
13,6/11,2 .
Baptism of Christ, miniature wood carving with silver repousse, size 13,6/11,6 cm.
3. , , , ,
13,7/11,0 .
Transfiguration of Our Lord, miniature wood carving with silver repousse,
size 13,7/11,0 cm.

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1968 . . . ,
(1991). ,
. . . ,
.
, . ,
ICOMOS .

1. -

,
.
, . ,
2012, .
Icons for the
iconostasis of St.
Prophet Elijahs
Church in Svishtov,
2012, poster.

Miglena Prashkova

Born in 1968 in Gabrovo. Graduated Conservation and Restoration at the

National Academy of Art in Sofia (1991). Associate professor in icon painting
at the Department of Church Arts of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the
University of Veliko Tarnovo. Works as a restorer. Designs and paints icons, as
well as church murals. Participant in a number of exhibitions and forums,
and in the exhibitions of the Bulgarian restorers. Publishes materials in the
field of restoration and the technique and technology of church painting.
Member of the Association of Conservator-Restorers in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian National Committee of ICOMOS and the Union of Bulgarian Artists.

1966 . . . (1995), . .
1995 2009 . .
.

.
. ICOMOS
.

Svetla Gradanska

Born in 1966 in Velingrad. Graduated Conservation and Restoration at the

National Academy of Art in Sofia (1995). Works as a restorer of icons and
murals. In the period 1995 2009 worked in the field of church painting.
Designs and paints icons, as well as church murals for a number of churches
in the country and abroad. Participant in the exhibitions of the Bulgarian
restorers and in a number of exhibitions in the country and abroad. Seven
solo exhibitions of icons and paintings. Member of the Bulgarian National
Committee of ICOMOS and the Union of Bulgarian Artists.

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1979 . . , . 2002 . , . ,
().

.
. /EIKONA (
)
.

Mihai Coman

Born in 1979 in Bucharest, Romania. Graduated Restoration of art Pieces

(Murals) at the Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest.
Teacher in Traditional Techniques at the Justinian Patriarhul Faculty of
Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest. Designs and paints
church murals and icons. Member of the EIKONA Group (creative group of
academic teachers in church arts from the Balkans and Russia) and of the
Union of Romanian Artists.
1. . , 2012, , ,
150/140 .
Mother of God Burning Bush, 2012, egg tempera on canvas, size 150/140 cm.

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1979 . . , . 2002 . , . , ().

.
. /EIKONA (
)
.

Mihai Coman

Born in 1979 in Bucharest, Romania. Graduated Restoration of art Pieces (Murals)

at the Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest. Teacher in Traditional
Techniques at the Justinian Patriarhul Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest. Designs and paints church murals and icons. Member of the
EIKONA Group (creative group of academic teachers in church arts from the Balkans
and Russia) and of the Union of Romanian Artists.

1978 . 2002 .

. ().
. ,
, .

Gabriel Toma Chituc

Born in 1978, Graduated in 2002 the Faculty of Decorative Arts and Design at the
Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest (Romania). Works on church
paintings in teams and individually. Participant in a number of projects, exhibitions
and symposia in icon painting, where he has been awarded several prizes.
1. . , , 2013, .Murals in the
St. Theodosios Chapel in Braz, Romania, 2013, posters.

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1968 . , .
. ,
(2000) . . , (2010).

. . . ,
( , ),
. ,
(2006, 2007).

Mladenka Landzheva

Born in 1968 in Berkovitsa, lives and works in Sofia. Graduated a BA in Pedagogy of Fine Arts Teaching at the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia
(2000) and MA in Church Arts at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University
of Veliko Tarnovo (2010). Founder and head of Zahari Zograf Icon Painting
School for children and adults at the Intercession of the Theotokos Church
in Sofia. Works on icon painting, shroud painting (for the Bulgarian Church
in Montreal, Canada), church wood-carving. Participant in international and
national exhibitions, Graphic Art solo exhibitions (2006, 2007).
1. . , .
, . , 2012, .
Murals in St. John of Rila Chapel in Nativity of Our Lady in Chelopechene Monastery, near
Sofia, 2012, poster.
2. . - , ,
2013, .
Murals in St. George the Newest of Sofia Church, Medical Academy Sofia, 2012, poster.
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1984 . . ,
, (2007) , (2009).
, , . (2007, 2009, 2011).

Nikola Stoilov Vladikov

Born in 1984 in Plovdiv. Graduated a BA in Ceramics at the National Academy of Art in Sofia (2007) and an MA in Church Arts at the University of Veliko
Tarnovo (2009). Exhibits icons as part of joint exhibitions in France, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria. Solo exhibitions in Ploviv (2007, 2009, 2011).
1. . , , 2012, , 30/20 .
St. Nicolas Kavasilas, icon, 2012, egg tempera, 30/20 cm.
2. . . , , 2012, , 38,3/31,5 .
St. Archangel Michael, ceramic icon, 2012, linden frame, size 38/31,5 cm.

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1985 . . . .
, . .
, (2008) (2009).
2006 2009 . . . .

Nikolay Nedev

Born in 1985 in Veliko Tarnovo. Graduated a BA (2008) and an MA (2009)

in Church Arts at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St.
Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Participant in all students exhibitions included in the Church Arts Program in the period 2006 2009. Works
and lives in Veliko Tarnovo.
1. . , , 2013, , , 66/36 .
St. Anthony, icon, 2013, tempera, woodcarving, size 66/36 cm.

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. 1970 . , (1996). , , .

. 2008

, .

Nikolay Nikolov

Born in 1970 in Dupnitsa. Graduated Graphic Arts at the National Academy

of Art in Sofia (1996). Works in the field of mural painting, icon painting,
graphic arts and illustration. As a member of the group Vladimir Avramov
Civil Society he paints murals and icons for churches in the country and
abroad. Since 2008 he is a teacher in painting and composition at the Todor
Kableshkov University of Transport in Sofia.
1. . , , 2013, .
Mother of God, icon, 2013, tempera on wood.

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1961 . . . ,
(1992). .
.

Panayot Panov

Born in 1961 in Sofia. Graduated Conservation and Restoration at the National Academy of Art in Sofia (1992). Works in the field of conservation and
restoration of church art. Participant in a number of exhibitions of icons in
the country and abroad.
1. . , , 2012, , 41,5/28,5 .
other of God with the Child, icon, 2012, egg tempera, size 41,2/28,5 cm.

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1978 . . , .
. .
(2002).
.

Petya Yankova

Born in 1978 in Lyaskovets, District of Veliko Tarnovo. Graduated Iconography at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2002). Works in the field of church painting murals and icons.

1.
. . , . ,
,
2012, .
Icons for St.
Archangel
Michael Church
in the village of
Zdravets, Varna
District, 2012,
poster.

1961 . . . .
- ,
. (2005). .
.

Rosen Germanov Daskala

Born in 1961 in Varna. Gradated Pedagogy of Plastic Arts Teaching

at the Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen (2005). Works
in the field of icon paining. Participant in a number of joint and solo
exhibitions of icons in the Bulgaria.

1977 . .
.
. .
. . , .

Yasen Yankov

Born in 1977 in Sofia. Graduated a BA in Preschool and Primary School

Pedagogy and MA in Organization and management of Education at
the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. After education studied gliptycs with prof. Stefan Lazarov. He works in teams
painting mural decoration, icons and mosaics.

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1972 . . . . . (1997).
. . , .
(2013). , . .
.
.

Radostina Pavlova

Born in 1972 in Stara Zagora. Graduated Iconography at the St. Cyril and St.
Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (1997). Specialization in Mosaics at
the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2013). Teacher
at the Acad. Dechko Uzunov National Art School of Plastic Arts and Design
in Kazanlak. Participant in the design and completion of church murals and
icons. Participant in a number on exhibitions of icons in the country and
abroad.
1. , , 2012, , .
Faith is Living Water, triptych, 2012, mosaic, poster.

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1961 . . . . - , .
(2005). .
.

Rosen Germanov Daskala

Born in 1961 in Varna. Gradated Pedagogy of Plastic Arts Teaching at the

Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen (2005). Works in the field of
icon paining. Participant in a number of joint and solo exhibitions of icons
in the Bulgaria.
1. , , 2012, , , 83/53 .
Icons, triptych, 2012, egg tempera, gold, size 83/53 cm.

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1961 . . . . , . (2005).
.
.

Rosen Germanov Daskala

Born in 1961 in Varna. Gradated Pedagogy of Plastic Arts Teaching at the Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen (2005). Works in the field of icon paining.
Participant in a number of joint and solo exhibitions of icons in the Bulgaria.

1964 . . , (1988). 1991

. ,
.

, , , . , .
( 1996),
,
.

Rumena Pencheva

Born in 1964 in Ruse. Graduated Fine Arts at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, where
she specializes in Sculpture (1988). Since 1991 works in Varna as an arts teacher
at the A. Kanchev Primary School, and also teaches a course in fine and applied
arts at the Asen Zlatarov Community Cultural Center. Works mainly in the field of
church wood-carving and wood sculpture for churches in the villages of Oreshak,
Kamenar, Osenovo, the St. Dimitar Cathedral in Vidin, paints icons. Participates in
the exhibitions of the Varna group of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (since 1996), in
national and international symposia in wood sculpture, in international crafts fairs.
1. . . , , 2012,

. , .
Proskynetarions for St. Demetrios Church in the residential area of Vladislav Varnenchik in
Varna, 2012, poster.

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1972 . . . . . , (1998). , (2013).

.
, .
.

Rumyana Aleksandrova

Born in 1972 in Lom. Graduated Iconography at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (1998). Defended a PhD thesis in Art
Studies at the New Bulgarian University, Sofia (2013). Has three scientific
publications in the field of the church painting and twenty articles in the
information bulletin of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. Works in the field of
classic portrait, Christian painting and abstract art. Makes and participates
in national and international exhibitions.
1. . , 2011, , , 21/15 .
St. Mary Magdalene, 2011, mixed technique, canvas, size 21/15 cm.
2. . , 2011, , , 50/45 .
Mother of God, 2011, mixed technique, canvas, size 50/45 cm.

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1979 . . . . .
, , (2013).
. .

.
.

Sava Kostadinov

Born in 1979 in Plovdiv. Graduated the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo with an MA in Church Arts (2013). Works as a freelance artist. Member of teams in various projects for painting of churches
in Bulgaria. Designs and completes decorative solutions for church and
worldly architecture. Participant in a number of international and national
exhibitions and forums.
1. , 2013, , 50/50 .
Deeisis, 2013, tempera, 50/50 cm.
2. , , 2013, .
The Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God, illustration, tempera on paper.

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1951 . . . , (1979). , , ,
, .
. ,
.
. . . .

Sasho Rangelov

Born in 1951 in Smirnenski. Graduated Mural Painting at the National

Academy of Art in Sofia (1979). Works in the field of mosaic, mural painting,
stained glass, stone sculpture, painting. Participant in a number of exhibitions in the country and abroad. Designs and creates murals, stained glass
and mosaics for many churches in Bulgaria. Associate professor in Mural
Painting at the Department of Mural Painting of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists.
1. , 2013, , 37/24 .
Mother of God with Child, 2013, oil on canvas, size 37/24 cm.
2. , 2013, , 76/46 .
Music Making Angel, 2013, oil on canvas, size 76/46 cm.

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1971 . . .
.
. (2005)
(2012).
. .
, . . .
, .
- . . .

Svetlana Zhivkova-Gostilova

Born in 1971 in Veliko Tarnovo. Graduated a BA in Iconography at the Faculty

of Orthodox Theology of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko
Tarnovo (2005) and an MA in Pre-School and Primary School Pedagogy
at the Faculty of Education of the same University (2012). Qualification in
Computer Graphics at the Qualification Center of the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo and Intelekti Learning Center Veliko
Tarnovo. Works in the field of church arts, painting and computer graphics.
Participant in the regional exhibitions of the Veliko Tarnovo Branch of the
Union of Bulgarian Artists. Works and lives in Veliko Tarnovo.
1. . , , 2009, , 43/30 .
St. George, icon, 2009, tempera, size 43/30 cm.
2. , , , 65/50 .
Nativity Troparion, mixed technique on paper, size 65/50 cm.

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1980 . . . . . , (2003, ).
2005 .
. . 2012 .
, . .

Svetoslav Stefanov - Svetcheto

Born in 1980 in Oryahovo. Graduated the Faculty of Fine Arts at the St.
Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo with a BA in Pedagogy
of Fine Arts Teaching (2003). In 2005 acquired an MA in Church and Monumental Arts at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the same University.
Participant in a number of workshops in the country and abroad. Since 2012
he works also as a photo reporter at the Borba Newspaper of Veliko Tarnovo.
1. . , , 2012, , , 60/45 .
St. John the Exarch, icon, 2012, tempera on wood, repousse, size 60/45.
2. M, , 2012, , 30/30 .
Mother of God, collage, 2012, mixed technique on wood, size 30/30 cm.
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1955 . . . , (1986).
.
, .
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Simeon Zahariev

1.

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Restoration of the
iconostasis of St.
Prophet Elijahs Church
in Svishtov, 2012,
poster.

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Born in 1955 in Sevlievo. Graduated Wood-carving at the National Academy of Art in Sofia (1986). Associate professor teaching plastic arts and
wood-carving at the Department of Church Arts of the Faculty of Orthodox
Theology at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Designs and creates iconostasis
and church furniture for many churches in the country, as well as contemporary furniture and interior decoration solutions. Participant and organizer
of many national and international exhibitions and symposia in the field of
plastic arts and wood-carving. Member of the Union Bulgarian of Artists.

1968 . . , . . .
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Mario Konov

Born in 1968 in Suhl, Germany. Graduated Iconography at the St. Cyril and
St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (2006). Since 2008 is a teacher in
plastic arts and wood-carving in the Church Arts Program of the Faculty of
Orthodox Theology at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Works in the field of
church wood-carving. Designs and creates iconostases and church furniture
for many churches in Bulgaria, as well as contemporary furniture and interior decoration solutions. Participant in national and international exhibitions
and symposia in the field of plastic arts and wood-carving. Member of the
Union Bulgarian of Artists.

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Stefan Velinov SteVel

Born in 1964 in Gorna Oryahovitsa. Graduated Graphic Arts at the St. Cyril
and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Since 1995 is a teacher in
drawing in the Church Arts Program at the Orthodox Theology faculty of the
Veliko Tarnovo University. Works in the field of graphic arts, drawing (dry
pastel) and wood-carving. Represented in many national and international
exhibitions, biennales and triennials in graphic arts, drawing and church
arts. Published theoretical researches in the field of church arts. Member of
the Veliko Tarnovo Branch of the Union of Bulgarian Artists.
1. ( )
16,5/13 , 2013, .
Wood carved decoration, linden, 2013, size 16,5/13 cm.

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1984 . , . .
, , (2009).
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. (2012).

Stefka Tokmanova-Popova

Born in 1984 in Plovdiv, lives in Yoakim Gruevo. Graduated Church Painting

at the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv (2009). Participates
in a project of assoc. prof. D. Dechev and Assoc prof. E. Kantareva-Decheva
for mural painting in the Saint George the Conqueror Church in the Pancharevo Quarter, Sofia. Paints icons for churches in Smolyan and the Smolyan Region. Regular participant in the exhibitions included in the Church
Painting Program at the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv.
Solo exhibition of icons in Plovdiv (2012).
1. . , , 2013, , 50/35 .
St. Demetrios, icon, 2013, tempera, 50/35 cm.
2. . . , , 2013, , 42/30 .
St. George and St. Demetrios, icon, 2013, tempera, 42/30 cm.
3. , , 2012, , 50/35 .
The Resurrection of Christ, icon, 2012, tempera, 50/35 cm.

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- (2000). . 1992 . 50 , , , , , , , ,
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Tsvetelina Maksimova

Born in 1966 in Vratsa. Graduated the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University
of Veliko Tarnovo with an MA in Pedagogy of Fine Arts Teaching, specialization in Painting (1991). Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists Painting
Section (2004), member of the Dupini Art Group (2000). Works in the field
of painting and icon painting. Since 1992 has had more than 50 participations in joint exhibitions in Bulgaria, Portugal, Germany, Argentina, Luxemburg, Ukraine, Belgium, Croatia, Italy, France. Organized 5 solo exhibitions,
a number of exhibitions of the Dupini Art Group, participant in workshops,
visual arts projects and actions in the country and abroad.
1. . , , 2012, ,
29,5/26,5 .
Virgin Mary of Tenderness, icon, 2012, tempera on wood, size 29,5/26,5 cm.
2. . , , 2012, , 30/21,5 .
Holy Trinity, icon, 2012, tempera on wood, size 30/21,5 cm.

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2013
Photos from the Third
biennale of church
arts
Veliko Tarnovo 2013

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Photos from the Third
biennale of church
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Veliko Tarnovo 2013

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Photos from the Third
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Veliko Tarnovo 2013

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Photos from the Third
biennale of church
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Veliko Tarnovo 2013

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The Third Biennale of Church Arts

Veliko Tarnovo 2013
organizers:
Ministry of Culture
Holy Metropolitanate of Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo Municipality
Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA)
UBA local branch Veliko Tarnovo
Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo
Orthodox Theological Faculty of Veliko Tarnovo University
Pokrov Bogorodichen Foundation Sofia

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