Ivan Mitev

Born on July 7, 1967 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Graduated from College of Fine Arts in Plovdiv in 1986 with major black-and-white drawing (etching).
In 1991 became a member of the Guild of Masters of National Crafts as a master of iconography.
Lives and works in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Participated in exhibitions in the country and abroad.
Purchases from Austria, Bulgaria, England, Italy, France, Germany, and USA.

Artist Statement

The talent is not only a gift from God , but also a challenge. There aren't many people, who are born genius.
The rest of us must work hard to develop their gift.

Graduated from College of Fine Arts in Plovdiv in 1986 with major black-and-white drawing (etching).

Group exhibitions:

1991 Plovdiv, Bulgaria,
1992 Mossingen, Germany,
1997 Mossingen, Germany,
1999 Plovdiv, Bulgaria,
2002 Sofia, Bulgaria.

Double exhibitions (with Maria Miteva):

1992 New York, USA,
1993 Mossingen, Germany,
1994 Mossingen, Germany.

Solo exhibitions:
2012 Plovdiv, Galley Romfeia, Bulgaria