Kristina Bencheva

Kristina’s works explore the liberation of the mind from established stereotypes and expectations that shape every aspect of our lives. She depicts emotionally unresolved characters in a world that appears shut down, yet they remain connected to their own reality.
Kristina photographs her own stock images and composes the final piece in Photoshop, where she manipulates light to establish the mood and a surrealistic feel. Rather than following a fully formed concept, she relies on her subconscious to refine the composition, creating an open-ended narrative that invites the viewer to complete the story.
Passionate about storytelling, Kristina sees her artwork as a reflection of her personal journey of discovery. “There is an utter sense of freedom in those fleeting moments of beauty that exist within darkness, loneliness, and isolation.”