Maya Manolova

The artist creates watercolor paintings inspired by femininity as a dynamic interaction of various biological and cultural factors. Passionate about jazz, classical music and tribal fusion dance, Maya loves to explore the bonding between performer, their instrument and the sound & motion as essence of improvisation. Another big theme interprets the sexual aspect of femininity as a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women. The whiplash lines, recalling Art nouveau are gently integrated with some impressionist strokes and different ethno - Afro, Indian and Japanese ornamentation. Flat use of water colors together with gouache, gives the works expressive, colorful and decorative appearance.

National academy of fine arts, PHD degree in History of Arts