Artist Statment
“I am inspired by the interplay of opposites in the world; the energy enriching everything. Finding the human aspect in his polarity, our inner growth and awareness, is the main focus of my work. My paintings are fables with hidden symbolic messages.
Utilizing flowing authentic lines, I cultivate color and surface plasticity upon the canvas. While passion drove me to master various techniques and genres, I discovered “The Experient” as the main method of my work.
I aim to share my experience of beauty with others, to connect and touch another soul through wholeness beyond words. The harmony and depth permeating my art oppose the superficiality prevalent in our world.
My paintings are an invitation for us to open our hearts to light, hope and love.”
-Elza Artamontzeva
New Brunswick Art Salon – Watercolor and Mixed Media “After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn” Exhibition
Education
1986 Master’s Degree in Monumental Art, National Art Academy, Sofia
2014 Master’s Degree in Art Education, National Art Academy, Sofia
Solo Exhibitions
2020 Balance | A Kunstwerk Galler, Bad Tabarz, Germany
2013 Silence in Being | S.U.S.I., Berlin, Germany
2012 In the Labyrinth of Imagination | Center for Integration and Immigration, Erfurt, Germany
2006 Drawings and Prints | Universum Gallery, Varna, Bulgaria
2000 Cycles | Stulbata Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1999 Painting | Bulgarian Cultural Institute, Budapest, Hungary
1997 Gilgamesch Epos Paintings | Ata-Ray Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1997 Drawings | Gallery 2000, Prague, Czech Republic
1997 Sacrifice | Ata-Ray Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1996 Paintings | Suzuki Showroom, Budapest, Hungary
1995 Paintings | Hotel Park Der Westerwald Treff, Bonn, Germany
1995 Collage | Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1995 Paintings | Kempinski Intercontinental Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria
1994 Jazz Portraits | Phoenix Jazz Club, Sofia, Bulgaria
1994 Paintings | Germany Embassy, Sofia, Bulgaria
1993 Transcendence in the Form | Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1991 Facets of Innovation | Honda Showroom, Sofia, Bulgaria
1998 Monumental Art in the Organization of Environment | Public Space Projects, Ljulin Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
Group Exhibition
2019 Parallax Art Fair, London, United Kingdom
2017 VBKth Gallery, Erfurt, Germany
2017 Monumental Art Competition, State Library, Erfurt, Germany
2015 Monumental Art Competition, Botho-Graef Price, Jena, Germany
2014 VBKth Gallery, Erfurt, DE
2007 Drawings | Artamontzev Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1999 Tenth International Print Biennale, Varna, Bulgaria
1995 Plus & Minus | Schipka 6 Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1992 10*10*10 | Schipka 6 Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1990 End of Evolution | Schipka 6 Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
Installation and Performance
1997 Tantra | Installation and Performance, Expansio Festival, Vac, Hungary
1997 Sacrifice | Performance, Ata-Ray Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1996 Kali | Performance, Expansio Festival, Vac, Hungary
1996 Black & White | Installation, State Library, Sofia, Bulgaria
1994 Ecotopia Happening | Saint Jiron, France
1992 Madame Katons Castle | Installation, Lessedar Galler, Sofia, Bulgaria
1992 Iconostasis | Installation, State Gallery, Pazargik, Bulgaria
1991 The Bird | Installation, Universiada Hall, Sofia, Bulgaria
1990 Evolution and Involution | Old Beer Factory, Sofia, Bulgaria
Monumental Art
2019 Stone Garden | Concept and Mosaic, Private Project, Germany
2018 Mosaic 1.2 m² | Conference Room, Private Project, Germany
2016 Mosaic 3 m² | Restaurant, Private Project, Germany
2015 Mosaic 3.5 m² | Japanese Tree, Private Project, Germany
2008 Glass Painting 2 m² | Private Project, Sofia, Bulgaria
2007 Floor Mosaic 3.8 m² | Private Project, Sofia, Bulgaria
2004 Fresco-secco 16 m² | Private Project, Germany
2004 Mosaic 6 m² | Private Project, Germany
2004 Facade Mocaic 16 m² | Private Project, Bulgaria
2004 Fresco-secco 18 m² | Travel Burro, Sofia, Bulgaria
2003 Fresco-secco 1.5 m² | Dragon, Universum Esoteric Shop, Varna Bulgaria
2003 Mosaic 6.5 m² | Universum Esoteric Shop, Varna, Bulgaria
2002 Fresco-secco 12 m² | Office Building, Universum Trust, Varna, Bulgaria
2002 Glass Painting 1 m² | Universum Meditation Room, Varna, Bulgaria
2002 Glass Painting 1 m² | Universum Restaurant, Varna, Bulgaria
1996 Glass Painting 3 m² | Book Store, Sliven, Bulgaria
1991 Fresco-secco 24 m² | School of Natural Sciences, Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
1991 Ceramic Wall 18 m² | Night Club, Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
1990 Fresco-secco 100 m² | Hotel – Restaurant, Primorsko, Bulgaria
1987 Fresco-secco 20 m² | Conference Room Entry, Provadia, Bulgaria
Artist Website: www.elza-artamontzeva.com
Artist Contact: info@elze-artamontzeva.com