Selected events: 01.2021: 5th Balkan Quadriennale of Painting, "Myths and Legends of My People", Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 11.2020: 10th International Biennial of Small Formats in Art, Pleven, Bulgaria 11.2020: Group sculpture exhibition "No concept", Dren, Bulgaria 10.2020: National exhibition "Veliko Tarnovo - Space for inspiration", Rafael Mihailov Exhibition Halls, Veliko Tarnovo 10.2020: 3th National exhibition of fine arts, Hall "Sirak Skitnik", Sliven 09.2020: VIIIth National Biennial Exhibition Friends of the Sea, Burgas 07.2020: VIIth National Stone Sculpture Symposium, Mezdra 07.2020: Regional exhibition "AQUAREL" on the name of Nenko Tokmakchiev, Petko Zadgorski Gallery, Burgas 05.2020: XVth Group exhibition “The Light”, gallery "George Papazaov" Yambol, Bulgaria 09.2019: 2nd National exhibition of fine arts, Hall "Sirak Skitnik", Sliven 07.2019: XVII International Art Symposium Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina 05.2019: 5th International Stone Sculpture Symposium, St.St. Constantine and Helena, Bulgaria 11.2018: 15th International Stone Sculpture Symposium Alanya, Turkey 09.2018: 2nd International Stone Sculpture Symposium, Unterbäch, Switzerland 07.2018: Wood sculpture competition Luci ed ombre del legno 7tEdition Tesino, Bieno and Strigno, Italy 06.2018: 6th International Sculpture Symposium "BoscoArteStenico” , Stenico, Italy 04.2018: 1st Ahvaz International Stone Sculpture Symposium, Iran 06.2016: 22nd International Sculptor's Symposium Camping Sur En, Sent GR, Switzerland 11.2011: Realization of monumental stone artwork in public space "Lifegiving water", Belchin, Bulgaria Solo exhibition: 07.2019: Solo exhibition, Bolyarsko, Bulgaria 11.2015: Solo exhibition, "Probuda", Yambol, Bulgaria 11.2014: Solo exhibition, "Spaces", gallery "Kiril Krastev", Yambol, Bulgaria 03.2014: Solo exhibition, “Painting and Drawing”, gallery “Liuben Gaidarov”, Pernik, Bulgaria 06.2013: Solo exhibition, “Painting Drawing Collage”,library Zora,Yambol, Bulgaria 03.2013: Solo exhibition, “Sculpture in open spaces” Yambol District Administration, Bulgaria 07.2012: Solo exhibition, "Artist", gallery "George Papazaov" Yambol, Bulgaria 09.2009: Solo exhibition, gallery "Reflex", Sofia 11.1997: Solo exhibition, library "Iskra", Kazanlak, Bulgaria Awards: 2019 year- First prize for sculpture, Sliven National Exhibition of Fine Arts 2009 year - Win a competition for monumental sculpture "Entry sign for village Belchin"
Born in 1981 in Yambol, Bulgaria. Ivan Stoyanov graduated with a Master's degree in sculpture from the National Academy of Arts in Sofia in 2010. After the period of his education he participated in a number of national and international sculpture symposiums. He has realized monumental sculptures in Bulgaria, Switzerland, Iran, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy. His travels around the world and meeting different cultures have opened new creative horizons for the artist. Ivan's art is inspired by the grandeur and harmony of nature. The spiritual space he shares leads the viewer to a unique visual experience. The emotion leading in his work, he expresses in different areas of fine arts. In parallel, his research is focused on sculpture from natural materials, expressive painting, drawing and collage, which he materializes in large-format and bold works of art. The various means of expression he uses enrich his creative character and give greater materiality and plasticity to the image. Actively participates in national and international exhibitions, art competitions, plein airs and symposiums. Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists since 2016. Member of the International Sculpture Symposium Alliance since 2018. Lives and works in Bulgaria.
