Sonia Slavtcheva

I’m a Bulgarian self-taught artist living in the Czech Republic. After a 30-year career reaching the peaks of corporate finance, I wanted to escape rigid, controlled environments and freely express myself.
 
When I paint, I can drift into a meditative state; my singular focus becomes the painting itself. No multitasking, no rush, no stress. Mindfulness in its purest form. My process is intuitive and spontaneous. Sometimes my work takes on a life of its own and alters my original intentions. My paintings draw influence from abstract, minimalist and surrealist styles. I create images based on memories, night dreams and emotions.
 
Watercolor and ink are my preferred mediums. They ask me to let go, be patient and to stay focused - although occasionally, the control freak in me speaks out and I have an urge to draw ink border lines.
 
I have a lot of lived experience to reflect upon. I’ve travelled and continue to explore the world. Sometimes, I withdraw into nature to clear my mind, while other times I dive into bustling cities to soak up their energy. Along the way, I enjoy visiting galleries and museums to find inspiration.

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Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, USA

June 2024 - Participation in the group international online Spring Exhibition organized by Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation with the following watercolors: "Winter melts into spring", "Grassy" and "Awakening horizons"

April 2024 - participation in the group international online Flowers Exhibition organized by Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation with 5 watercolor paintings: Bouquet II, Bouquet IV, Bouquet V, Bouquet VI and Bouquet VII.


April 2024 - "MQ2" was awarded with Special Recognition at the 15th Annual Abstracts Art Exhibition organised by Light Space&Time Online gallery, Santa Fe, NM, USA.

March 2024 - "Sparkles of happiness" was accepted to the Great Green exhibition organised by KBM Art gallery, Riverside, CA, USA

March 2024 - Finalist Award at Teravarna 5th Water International Juried Art Competition with the following watercolor paintings Calm waters, Inspired by Leave the world behind II ,The cellular basis of life, and mixed media ( alcohol ink on yupo paper) paintings The water in the cloud and Lava meets the ocean.

March 2024 - Finalist at the 9th Annual Artist Choice Exhibition organized by Fusion Art, Sante Fe, NM with the following paintings Dreaming place and The road less traveled I.

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