Born in Sofia, September 10, 1952.
Graduated from the National Academy of Fine Art in Sofia in 1978, with
a degree in book illustration and design.
Until 1982 worked mainly in the field of book illustration and design.
From 1982 to the present has been active mostly in the techniques of
printmaking, watercolour, and drawing. Besides dry point, in which he
is most prolific, he has also produced lithographic series.
Since 1984 has been active in Bulgarian art and culture both at home
and abroad. He has taken part in almost all prestigious print biennials
and triennals in Europe and throughout the world.
Many of his works are owned by public and private art galleries and
collections in Bulgaria and abroad.
Awards:
2001 Second Prize, International Print Triennale, Sofia;
1997 Grand Prix, IX International Print Biennale, Varna `97;
1995 First Prize at the VIII International Print Biennale, Varna `95;
1993 Second Prize at the II International Print Biennale in Dyor, Hungary;
1993 Print Prize, Kyustendil, Bulgaria
1991 Paris Art-Dialogue Association prize, VI International Biennale,
Varna `91;
1990 Prize of the Jury at the XVIII Salon, Ville de Villeneuve la Garrene,
Paris;
1989 Print Prize, Sofia;
1988 Print Prize, Sofia;
1988 Illustration Prize, Sofia;
1985 Prize for Satirical Print, International Biennale of Humour and
Satire, Gabrovo ` 85;
1984 Illustration Prize, Sofia;
1984 Print Prize, Sofia.
