Bulgarian artist, Iva Milanova, creates inspiring works that draw from a wide variety of sources. Within her paintings, one may discover elements of Cubism, Folk Art, and Expressionism. But in fact her style eludes definition; Milanova will tailor her aesthetic approach to the subject rather than the opposite. Rich colors and linework greet Milanova’s audience, figural works where women rise from a medley of bright strokes, or purely abstract paintings that found their wellspring within a musical rhythm or quiet reverie. Her style is a personal interpretation of the world, irrepressibly bold and bright with a handling of oil paint that creates lush textures and is coupled with a wonderful sense for pattern.

In explaining why audiences are so engrossed with her paintings, one senses immediately the emotional quality of a piece; her style’s accessibility forms an immediate bond between viewer and artwork. Milanova’s work continues to inspire a great deal of international attention with exhibitions in Venice, Rome, Toronto, New York, and Paris. Milanova presently resides in Berlin.