Tsveta Ubcheva is a Bulgarian artist specializing in various fields and disciplines who uses art as a connecting device between the individual and the universe. She applies her chemical engineering background to her art practice, believing that everything in nature influences each other and thus is open to change. In creating works that directly engage with the viewer, Ubcheva explores Dr. David Hawkin’s theory on human consciousness and its layers through her photographic series, “Levels of Consciousness.”
Ubcheva was born on 12 August 1960 in Ihtiman sity, next to Sofia in 2008-2009 she graduated General and Art Photography classes at Cinema-Photo Club “Varna” with lecturer Angel Nenov. She graduated Conceptual photography at “Art Еxtreme& Concept art school “ANDARY” 2012 and attends Ivaylo Stoyanov’s Conceptual Photography Masterclass in a school of modern photography “Photoconcept” since 2014. A chemical engineer by education, she understands that everything in nature is subject to the same laws and is inextricably linked. She believes that art should excite, ask questions, raise consciousness to a higher level.
Аrt is what can influence the viewer to restore harmony with the Universe within and beyond us. He is engaged in spiritual practices, yoga, various sports. Loves to dance Caribbean dances. She lives and works in Varna, Bulgaria.
Learn more about Tsveta on her personal website: https://tsvetaphotography.com/en/home/
New Brunswick Art Salon 2024 – Photography: “The Art of Perspective”
Exhibitions:
2023 9th International Biennal “The Art of Miniature”, “Ruse Art Gallery”, Ruse
2023 22th International Print Biennial, City Art gallery “Boris Georgiev,Varna
2023 4th Abstract competition 21×21, “A cube contemporary” Gallery, Sofia
2023 “Art for Children in Need” of St. Constantine and Helena Foundation, “Graffit Gallery”, Varna
2022 „Autumn salon,” “Graffit Gallery”, Varna
2022 Collective charity exhibition “The Art for Children in Need” of St. Constantine and Helena Foundation, “Graffit Gallery”, Varna
2021 8th International Biennal “The Art of Miniature”, “Ruse Art Gallery”, Ruse
2021 “InterAct“ an interactive exhibition of contemporary art and photography, Monteverde Gallery, Sofia
2020 „Аrt for children in need”, Gallery “Graffit“, Varna
2020 Contemporary outdoor art exhibition EXPO “ARTKO”19, Platform A6 of the National Palace of Culture, Sofia
2020 “UNIVERSE is vibration”, solo exhibition, Gallery“ Bogoridi“, Burgas
2019 International Art Festival “Marine Resonance” 2019, “Golden Sands” Complex
2019 20th Jubilee edition of the International Biennale of Graphics”, City Art Gallery” Boris Georgiev “Varna
2019 “Timelessness” solo exhibition, Euxinograd residence complex, Varna
2018 “UNIVERSE” solo exhibition, Gallery “Synthesis,” Sofia, as a part of Bulgarian Month of Photography
2018 “UNIVERSE” solo exhibition, “Graffit Gallery.” Varna
2017 “UNIVERSE” solo exhibition “Arsenal of Art” gallery, Plovdiv
2016 Exhibition “Interior design and photography” “Vitosha” bul. 150 Sofia
2015 Exhibition “Tale of Santorini” “M.Drinov” str 30 Sofia
2015 “E-zero” Photobook, “Synthesis” gallery, Sofia, presentation
2015 “UNIVERSE” – Solo exhibition, “Photoconcept” gallery, Sofia
2015 “Winter-hits – exhibition of Ivaylo Stoyanov’s masterclass, Centre for Culture and debate “The Red House”, Sofia
2014 Conceptual photography weeks – “Synthesis” gallery, Sofia
2013 “Out of context” exhibition – Varna Mall gallery, Varna
2012 “The Spirit of Varna” within the Month of Photography, “Lagro” gallery, Varna
2012 “A risk-free summer” – Varna Municipality
2012 “Varna of the Youth” – Cinema-Photo Club “Var
2012 “Anti-drugs, Anti-AIDS” – Varna Municipality
2011 “ Colours in the snow” – “Active Art” gallery, Varna
2010 “Beginning” – first personal exhibition – Active Art” gallery, Varna
2009 “Varna of the Youth – Cinema-Photo Club “Varna”
2009 “An Eye for the Others” – comic photography – “Active Art” gallery, Varna
Competitions:
2016 Grand Jury Prize for photo story – topic “Extraordinary stories” for the project “MY CAMINO
2014 Third prize of Photo-Forum Fest competition, Banya village, Bansko”
Nominations:
2023 22nd International Print Biennial, Boris Georgiev Art gallery, Varna
2019 20th International Print Biennial,” Boris Georgiev” Art gallery, Varna
2012 Flash music /Music in the lens/, Fourth International Photo Salon, Sofia
2012 27 FIAP biennale “Bulgarian winter”
2012 “Anti-drugs, Anti-AIDS” competition – Varna Municipality
2009 Flash music /Music in the lens/, Photography academy, Sofia
Publications:
2020 “Izkustvodar” magazine, Activ Art gallery, Varna
2017 „Izkustvodar”magazine , Activ Art gallery, Varna
2011 “Izkustvodar” magazine, Activ Art gallery, Varna