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Silvia Dumanova<\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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\u201c<\/mark>I love nature and the feeling of joy and freedom it gives me. It is an endless source of wonderful colors, fairy-tale imagery, and narratives. The sensation of becoming one with nature is truly inspiring. The blank canvas is a home for memories and dreams of faraway places, unforgettable moments and beautiful emotions, and inspiring encounters with colorful characters \u2013 both real and imagined. In my paintings, you will find a blend of all this, mixed with fantasy and filtered through my sensibility \u2013 a reality of my own creation, which I believe you will feel as well.\u201d<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Biography<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Silvia Dumanova is a Bulgarian artist whose work encompasses expressive painting and original, handmade, hand-painted ceramic jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About her path and teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silvia started drawing at the age of 8 at Lilyana Kareva’s fine arts school. Two years later, she won an international children’s drawing competition in Tokyo. This marked the beginning of her path towards realizing a pure childhood dream. She continued to develop her talent and gain new experience in the drawing classes of Prof. Kiril Boychev and Suzi Aronova. In 1989, she graduated from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. In 1993, she joined the “Bestiary” group of young artists, founded by Deya Simeonova. That same year, her passion for ceramics led her to meet the famous Bulgarian applied artist Sonya Dzhongolska. In her studio, Silvia acquired invaluable experience and skills. Today, Silvia mostly paints with oil on canvas, creating vibrant, emotional paintings, and works on her new ideas for hand-painted jewelry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exhibitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2025\u20132012 \u2013 FORMAT 30\/30, Astry Gallery, Sofia
2025\u20132015 \u2013 Laskaridi Gallery, Sozopol
2020\u20132009 \u2013 Galeriata Gallery, Sofia
2015\u20132016 \u2013 Lessedra Gallery, Sofia
2014 \u2013 National Salon of Fine Arts 2014, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
2013 \u2013 BCI (Bulgarian Cultural Institute), Sofia Gallery, London
2013 \u2013 Grita Gallery, Sofia
2012 \u2013 Solo Exhibition, Agora Gallery, Sofia
2012 \u2013 Grita Gallery, Sofia
2011 \u2013 Sofia Gallery, London
1998 \u2013 Draka Gallery, Paris
1997 \u2013 Vitosha Gallery, Sofia
1996 \u2013 Melon Gallery, Sofia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Articles<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Read more about Silvia\u2019s past exhibitions:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article about Silvia Dumanova on Az-jenata<\/a><\/strong>
Interview and profile of artist Silvia Dumanova.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition “Intersection Point” in London<\/a><\/strong>
Article about the opening of the shared group exhibition in London featuring Silvia\u2019s work.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blind date, 46×55, oil on canvas
Le Salon National Des Beaux- Arts – Carousel du Louvre, Paris, 2014<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Contact Silvia<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to commission a painting, ask about available prints and jewelry, or discuss a custom piece made especially.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Submit a form.<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>", "protected": false }, "excerpt": { "rendered": "

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