Vasil Nikov is a Bulgaria-born sculptor and painter based in Québec. Trained initially in painting, his practice evolved toward sculpture, with a primary focus on steel. He holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from the University of Saints-Cyril and Method (Bulgaria).
Nikov’s work has been exhibited extensively in Québec and internationally across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has participated in numerous international sculpture symposia and public art initiatives, with works installed in Canada, Japan, Germany, Israel, and Bulgaria. His sculptural practice emphasizes form, movement, and spatial dialogue, often integrating stainless steel for its structural durability and interaction with light.
He is a member of the Québec Sculpture Council and the Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec (RAAV), and his work is represented in public and private collections in Canada and abroad.
“Fiery eyes, like the gods of Olympus of the ancient times, he creates … He invents worlds to see, universes to feel, to touch, universes to assess using all your senses. Vasil Nikov is the master artist of graphic arts in all their dimensions.”
–Yves Alavo On Vasil Nikov
Solo and Duo in Quebec:
2018 “Anges et Démons”, Galerie Blanche, Montréal
2016 Duetto with painter Joan Dumouchel, Galerie Blanche, Montréal
2015 “Monumentum International Symposium of Sculpture”, Sutton, Québec
2015-2011 “Nature and Creation”, exhibition of sculptures, Domaine des Côtes d’Ardoise, Dunham, Québec
2015 “Speak to Me of Love”, exhibition and charity auction, The Impatient, Montréal 2008-2014 All editions, La Chapelle historique du Bon Pasteur, Montréal
2014 “The Art of Stone Carving”- lecture as part of the Days of Culture, Library du
Boisé, Montréal
2014 Casino de Montréal, participation in the sculpture project,Québec
2013, “Antipodités”, Jean-Brillant Workshops,Montréal
2012 “Résonance”, Chapelle historique du Bon Pasteur, Montréal
2012 “Appearances”, Home Gallery André-Benjamin-Papineau, Laval, Québec
2011 “Edouard’s Friends”, lecture, Days of Culture, Bain Mathieu, Montreal
2011 Large size sculpture exhibition, 7th edition, Parc Georges-Fillion, Saint-Sauveur,Québec
2011 Exhib’Art Salon, exhibition and sale, Montréal
2011 Twin CARI, Vasil Nikov and Veaceslav Druta, Québec Masters and Artisans Museum, Montréal
2010 – 2011 Restaurant Le Local, guest artist, Montréal
2010 “A Passion for Printmaking”, Maison de la culture Notre Dame-de-Grâce, Montréal
2008 “Reflections”, solo, House of Culture of the Rivière-des-Prairies, Montréal
2008 “Turbulence”, solo, McClure Gallery, Visual Arts Centre, Montréal
2006 “Creativity, Masters and Artisans Museum of Quebec”, Montréal
2006 “The Paths of the Cross”, Masters and Artisans Museum of Quebec, Montréal
2005 “Young artists”, special project in collaboration with the Art Masters and Artisans of Québec, Montréal
2004 Group exhibition, Gallery 1637, Montréal
2004 Participation at the 41st exhibition and sale of works of art, The Partners of the Thomas More Institute, Gallery Loto-Québec, Montréal
2003 “Bulgarian Artists of Montreal”, 1637 Gallery, Montréal
2003 Twins CARI (prints) Masters and Artisans Museum of Quebec, Québec
2003 “2nd Life” – Stone carving, Cultural Center of the Regina Assumpta College, Montréal
2003 “Relay”, stone carving, Studio 261, Montréal
2003 “Friendship”, stone carving, Artus Gallery, Montréal
2003 Participation in the 40th exhibition and sale of works of art, The Partners of the Thomas More Institute, Gallery Loto-Québec, Montréal
EDUCATION
1981-1985 Master’s degree in Visual Arts from the University of Saints-Cyril and Method, Bulgaria
EXHIBITIONS (EX:2024 “Effervescent” – Center for Emerging Visual Artists, Lincoln Square, Philadelphia, PA)
International:
1996 International Triennial of Painting, Sofia, Bulgaria
1985 Biennial of Graphic Arts, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
1985 Triennial of Graphic Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria
1986 International Art Biennale of Humor, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
SPECIAL PROJECTS
2013-2014 Sochi Olympics, Opening Show Sculptures
COMPETITIONS
2011 Public Artwork contest, Sports Complex in Arr. Saint-Laurent, Montréal
2009 Public Artwork contest in honor of Pierre Perrault, Park Promenade Bellerive, Arr. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal
2008 Public Artwork contest, Philip Laheurte park, Arr. Saint-Laurent, Montréal
2002 Participation in printmaking competition Loto-Québec, Montréal
AWARDS
1997 International Sculpture Symposium – Kitakiyshu, Fukuoka, Japan
PUBLICATIONS
2003 Bernier, Robert, 9 Artists to Discover, Parcours, L’informateur des Arts, Vol. 9, pp. 39-40
2001 Article in Journal of Maalot-Tarshiha, Israel
2000 Article in Journal of Minden, Germany
1997 Article in Journal of Fukuoka, Japan
1991 Article in Journal artistic Innsbruck, Austria
Information
- Website:https://www.nikovart.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasil_nikov/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vasil.nikov.773/
- Email:info@nikovart.com