Presentation
Of Bulgarian origin, Albena moved to Normandy, France, 24 years ago. An architect by training and speaking several languages, she immediately established herself in the artistic world by her unexpected style and the quality of her pictorial work. Self-taught, she demonstrates an extraordinary sensitivity, born of her love for poetry, by creating a fruitful, original work of rare elegance.
Albena is located at the crossroads of various cultural influences: Greece, Egypt, India, Africa, Japan…, regions of the world where the story passes abundantly through images. Without forgetting the impact that Art Nouveau had on her. The very particular style of this singular artist is the reflection of a sensual and spiritual sensibility, of which she herself explains the cultural sources: “With the brushes of my childhood, I draw on my memories and dreams of love. The subconscious memory follows in the footsteps of my people, who have always sought, during the years of difficult history, the joy of living and the roots in the orthodox and mystical traditions of our ancestors.
My work is constantly evolving towards an imagery-symbiosis of different cultures, legends, mythologies: Persia, India, Egypt, Japan, Thrace, Byzantium. With inspiration from stained glass, Art Nouveau, tales and fairies from my childhood, each painting is an "eternal shelter" for the best part of me - my dreams of youth - of this life and of past lives ".
What sets Albena's incredible painting apart is the oriental magic of her fabulous compositions, which communicate fascinating effects, served by unmistakable technical mastery and a fiery outpouring of vivid colors. In this disturbing gallery of figures, the feminine element explodes in the elegant forms of a refined eroticism. The talented Franco-Bulgarian artist brings to her contemporary painting an unexpected style, the richness of which quickly asserts itself in the world of Art.
Albena knew how to give to her remarkable talent an imaginative expression, which is marked by tenderness and a rare poetic grace. She herself defines its fundamental origins, “The act of painting becomes a magnificent meditation. A journey into spirituality, lost tenderness, love - the material that creates and unites. "
Course:
Professional artist for over 22 years, working in oil and India ink
Architectural diploma Sofia University of Architecture 1992
Author of a book of poetry
Collaboration to the Fall 2017 and Spring 2019 collection - fashion house Dolcezza Montreal
Bronze medal Salon des Artistes Français Paris
Prize of the General Council of Orne
Rouen Grand Prix
Exhibitions abroad:
New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Montreal, Vancouver, Shanghai, Monaco, Bulgaria, England, Switzerland, China, Qatar, Italy, Buenos Aires, Beirut, Mallorca
Main personal exhibitions in France:
July 24 - August 18, 2021 Personal exhibition In Quest of Orpheus, Fontaine-Guérard Abbey, RADEPONT
Château de Vascœuil (With Dali)
Museum of the Grande Loge de France, Paris
Montivilliers Abbey, Bonport Abbey, Mauregard Castle
Chateau Le Choiseul, Amboise
Main group exhibitions:
2020 Superfine Art Fair San Francisco, Art Vancouver Canada, Denver Art Fair
2019 Affordable Art Fair Milan, Art San Diego Usa
Sant'Antioco Biennale, Sardinia
Ningbo Art Museum, China - invited to represent eastern countries
Art'Monaco, Shanghai Art Fair
Salon of Official Painters of the Navy, Musée de la Marine Paris
SAFADORE Fantastic Art Fair invited by "Les Héritiers de DALI" - Thermes du Mont Doré
Chiméria International Festival of Visionary Arts and Sciences - Château Fort de Sedan
Art en Capital, Grand Palais Paris
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Souviens-toi les lucioles...19
Albena Vatcheva
Photography - 24 x 18 x 0.2 cm Photography - 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch
€109
Mélodie pour deux chatons et piano
Albena Vatcheva
Print - 21 x 15 x 0.1 cm Print - 8.3 x 5.9 x 0 inch
€39 €38
Les chevaux de mes rêves galopent ... (métal)
Albena Vatcheva
Design - 76 x 76 x 0.16 cm Design - 29.9 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
€850 €808
Jeune femme
Albena Vatcheva
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€415 €395
Voyages voyages...
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 30 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
€1,000
Sirène si Reine
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 25 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€1,000 €950
Souviens-toi les lucioles...20
Albena Vatcheva
Photography - 24 x 18 x 0.2 cm Photography - 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch
€109
L'océan - et nous
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 40 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€3,000 €2,850
Les souvenirs sont les fleurs du temps
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
€1,190 €1,131
Deux sœurs
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34.5 x 34.5 x 2 cm Painting - 13.6 x 13.6 x 0.8 inch
€525 €499
Profil aux perles
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€220 €209
Ne me quitte pas!...
Albena Vatcheva
Print - 145 x 119 x 0.01 cm Print - 57.1 x 46.9 x 0 inch
€440 €418
Adieu mon Icare / Pietà aux azuléjos
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€9,000 €8,550
Aquarius (bois)
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 61 x 51 x 1.3 cm Painting - 24 x 20.1 x 0.5 inch
€899 €855
Le temps des merveilles
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 80 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,890 €1,796
L'éventail
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,290 €1,226
La fugacité de l'instant
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€1,390 €1,321
L'éventail
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34.5 x 34.5 x 2 cm Painting - 13.6 x 13.6 x 0.8 inch
€525 €499
Je pense à toi
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34.5 x 34.5 x 2 cm Painting - 13.6 x 13.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
C'est une Belle Journée
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
Lady With a Hat
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 23 x 23 x 2 cm Painting - 9.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,000 €950
Flower girls
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34 x 34 x 2 cm Painting - 13.4 x 13.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
La dame aux perles
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,150 €1,093
Souvenirs de l'été
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34 x 34 x 2 cm Painting - 13.4 x 13.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
Japanese dreams
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€850 €808
Le chant de la sirène
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,699 €1,615
La promenade
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,999 €1,900
Souvenirs de Sofia
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,999 €1,900
Constellations
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€550 €523
Mélodie orange
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34 x 34 x 2 cm Painting - 13.4 x 13.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
Dreams and memories 2
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,400 €1,330
Les Secrets de l'Océan
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
Deux sirènes
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 34 x 34 x 2 cm Painting - 13.4 x 13.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,140
Petits miracles nous entourent
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 55 x 46 x 3.5 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 1.4 inch
€3,000 €2,850
Exhibitions dedicated to Albena Vatcheva
ALBENA
Albena, Solo Show Musée Doullens
From May 14, 2024 to June 25, 2024
ALBENA
Rêveries
From March 29, 2024 to May 11, 2024
ALBENA
Albena personal exhibition
From November 3, 2023 to December 14, 2023
ALBENA
Personal exhibition ALBENA at the MAJESTIC GALERIE MONTSÛRS
From July 6, 2022 to July 30, 2022
ALBENA
En Quête d'Orphée - Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guerard, Radepont
From July 23, 2021 to August 18, 2021
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