I study the visible in order to express and convey the invisible. I draw my surroundings in an effort to rebuild the structure, surpassing the visible skin of the object. Drawing is my own unique attempt at creating a new reality that exceeds the “mundane”.
My art is analytical. I observe nature by dissecting each object and recreating its form. I look at the surface and the basic form as well as the evolution of the form. I want to show the progression of the shape transforming into not what it "is" but to what it "wants" to be. During the drawing process, logic, emotion, intuition, perseverance, and autonomy are transposed in to the conception, creation and the development of the work.
The mood impacts the style of the drawing. And conversely, the evolving style of the drawing has a direct effect upon me. This process mutual : mood and style coalesce.
Art is the one constant in my life; a constant process based on constant effort.
My art is analytical. I observe nature by dissecting each object and recreating its form. I look at the surface and the basic form as well as the evolution of the form. I want to show the progression of the shape transforming into not what it "is" but to what it "wants" to be. During the drawing process, logic, emotion, intuition, perseverance, and autonomy are transposed in to the conception, creation and the development of the work.
The mood impacts the style of the drawing. And conversely, the evolving style of the drawing has a direct effect upon me. This process mutual : mood and style coalesce.
Art is the one constant in my life; a constant process based on constant effort.
KIRIL HRISTOV
hristov_k@yahoo.com
hristov_k@yahoo.com
http://www.hristovkiril.com
Education
Doctorate Degree in Art History
2010-2014
National Art Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Master of Fine Arts in Painting
1972-1978
National Art Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria.
2010-2014
National Art Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Master of Fine Arts in Painting
1972-1978
National Art Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Bachelor of Art in Fine Arts,
1968-1971
National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov”, Sofia, Bulgaria.
1968-1971
National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov”, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Professional Development And Visiting Artist
Exchange programs sponsored by the Bulgarian Minister of Culture and the Bulgarian
National Artistic Academy:
National Artistic Academy:
Painting as the Fundamental Basis of Applied and Fine Arts
1990
Academy of Fine Arts - Berlin. Union of Fine Arts in Germany.
International Stage Design Biennial
1987
Prague Biennale Union of Visual Artists Prague, Czech Republic.
1987
Prague Biennale Union of Visual Artists Prague, Czech Republic.
Painting and Techniques in Graphical and Industrial Design
1986
Academy of Fine Arts, Dresden, Germany.
1986
Academy of Fine Arts, Dresden, Germany.
Painting and Techniques in Classical Composition
1985 - 1989
Academy of Fine Arts "Repin," St. Petersburg, Russia
Academy of Fine Arts "Surikov," Moskow, Russia
1985 - 1989
Academy of Fine Arts "Repin," St. Petersburg, Russia
Academy of Fine Arts "Surikov," Moskow, Russia
Solo Exhibitions
“Work in Progress”, Sofia, Bulgaria
2015
2015
Art 36 Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
2013
2013
“Run Away”, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
2011
2011
Tandra Gallery, Bankya, Sofia, Bulgaria
2011
2011
1978-2009 “On Two Sides of the Ocean”
National Gallery of Foreign Art, Sofia, Bulgaria
2010
National Gallery of Foreign Art, Sofia, Bulgaria
2010
Wittgenstein Museum, Vienna, Austria
2008
“Wandering in Nature”, Sofia, Bulgaria
2005
2008
“Wandering in Nature”, Sofia, Bulgaria
2005
“Wandering of Nature” Skopje, Masadonia.
Organized by The Ministry of Culture
2005
Organized by The Ministry of Culture
2005
Dedicated to the Day of the Leaders of the Bulgarian
National Revival United Nations, New York, New York
1994
National Revival United Nations, New York, New York
1994
“Autumn Exhibition in the Old City”,
Plovdiv House of Balaban, Bulgaria
1986
Plovdiv House of Balaban, Bulgaria
1986
Experiences
Instructor at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California, USA
2009-Present
2009-Present
Artist/ Muralist at Christoff Design Inc. New York, USA
1991-Present
1991-Present
Instructor at Art Institute of California, San Francisco & Sunnyvale, California, USA
2008-2009
2008-2009
Instructor at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco, California, USA
2008-2009
2008-2009
Adjunct Professor at Gibbs College, Norwalk Connecticut, USA
2002-2008
Professor at National Art Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
1982-1991
1982-1991
Curator at National Art Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1987-1991
1987-1991
National Exhibitions
Participated in numerous National Exhibitions in Bulgaria
1978-1990
1978-1990
Group Exhibitions
“Save the Dream”, Luciano Benetton Collection, Venice, Italy
2015
“Painter draws a painter”, Sofia City Art Gallery, Bulgaria
2008
2015
“Painter draws a painter”, Sofia City Art Gallery, Bulgaria
2008
“Drawing on Paper”, Polish Cultural Institute, New York, USA
2007
“Nude”, National City Art Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
2004
2007
“Nude”, National City Art Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
2004
Dress Up at J. Claramunt Gallery, New York, USA
2002
2002
“Autumn Exhibition in The Old City”
Organized by administration of Ancient Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2001
Organized by administration of Ancient Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2001
Bulgarian Fine Art at “Prista” Gallery, Alexandria, Verginia, USA
1994
“Sacrifice”at J. Claramunt Gallery, New York, USA
1993
1994
“Sacrifice”at J. Claramunt Gallery, New York, USA
1993
"Spring Days of Literature and Culture”, Khaskovo, Bulgaria
1982
1982
Publications
Evrocom TV station " Delnici"
Host Nikolai Kolev: 20 Minutes with Kiril Hritov
2015
Host Nikolai Kolev: 20 Minutes with Kiril Hritov
2015
Bulgarian National Radio Broadcast “Who’s Who?”
Host Lilli Goleminova – 20 minutes with Kiril Hristov
2013
Article in Bulgaria Today Magazine “On Two Sides of the Ocean:Host Lilli Goleminova – 20 minutes with Kiril Hristov
2013
Article in Bulgaria Today Magazine "One Two Sides of the Ocean"
Kiril Hristov’s Exhibition in the National Gallery for Foreign Art.”
2010
Kiril Hristov’s Exhibition in the National Gallery for Foreign Art.”
2010
“Monograph, Kiril Hristov” by Dr. Ivan Marazov. Bulgarian Television (BTV)
2009
2009
Documentary, Kiril Hristov,“On Two Sides of the Ocean”
Directed by Viktoria Cholakova for Bulgarian television
2009
Directed by Viktoria Cholakova for Bulgarian television
2009
“In Kiril Hristov’s Studio: Between Emotion and Abstraction”
by Stanislava Petkova, “Our Home” Magazine, February issue
2006
by Stanislava Petkova, “Our Home” Magazine, February issue
2006
Article in Sun Storm Fine Art Magazine
“Biography: Kiril Hristov”, by Jamie Ellin Forbes.
1994
“Artistic Ideology”, by Rose Kim, Featured in “New York
1994
“Biography: Kiril Hristov”, by Jamie Ellin Forbes.
1994
“Artistic Ideology”, by Rose Kim, Featured in “New York
1994
"Newsday”, April issue
1993
1993
Article in Art Magazine “Kiril Hristov in Studio”
by Doroteya Sokolova
1984
by Doroteya Sokolova
1984
Article in Pulse Newspaper “Kiril Hristov’s Paintings”
by Irina Avramova
1982
by Irina Avramova
1982
Public Art
Mural in Madison Square Garden, sponsored by DC9,
New York city, New York, USA
2004
New York city, New York, USA
2004
Architectural Structures Design in Armenian Orthodox
Church, White Plains, New York, New York, USA
2003
Church, White Plains, New York, New York, USA
2003
Architectural Structures Design in Greek Orthodox
Church, Rye, New York, USA
2002
Church, Rye, New York, USA
2002
Restoration, conservation and architectural
Ornaments at Reception Hall at the World Trade Center , New York, USA
2000
Ornaments at Reception Hall at the World Trade Center , New York, USA
2000
Mural for Woodstock, Saugerties, New York, New York, USA
1994
1994
Languages
Bulgarian; English; Russian; Macedonian