Lina Bo

Lina Bo is a contemporary artist who primarily works in the fields of painting and performance. She graduated in “Painting” from the National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia. Lina Bo stands out as an artist who boldly challenges established norms and defends female independence and freedom. Her paintings are saturated with multilayered symbolism, revealing a woman who defies imposed stereotypes and asserts her own identity. Lina Bo uses her own image to present the transformation of womanhood—from her hidden desires to her rebellious nature.

Lina Bo creates figurative compositions reminiscent of classical painting, skillfully blended with modern technologies like digital printing. This creates a sense of merging classic and contemporary elements—a hallmark of her artistic approach. A key part of Lina Bo’s creative process is the inclusion of her own persona as an artistic character, turning it into a unique trademark. This approach is justified because rarely is an artist’s personal life so closely intertwined with their work, while also being so carefully concealed.

Her paintings frequently depict sensual portraits of herself, her twin sister, aiming to convey her inner world and intense emotions. Through her art, she explores er...

Master Degree in Painting, National Academy of Arts ( Bulgaria)

Lina Bo has participated in exhibitions both in Bulgaria and internationally, with notable showcases in Sofia, London and Matera.

Group Exhibition, Thomson Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland, 02,2025
Group Exhibition, HOSTGALLERY, Sofia, Bulgaria, 11.2024
Solo Exhibition “INNOCENT GAMES”, Arosita Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria, 09.2024
Group Exhibition “Equilibrium”, One Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria, 02.2024
Participated at the Erotic Art London Exhibition, London, 09.2023
Group Exhibition of Graduates from the Department of “Painting” National Academy of Fine Arts, Academy Gallery, 06.2023.
Graduation exhibition “Freedom is an illusion”, National Academy of Arts, 02.2023.
Selected for the “Figures and Faces” category of the Malaysia International Juried Award Competition, 2022.
Participated in the Art Project “SYN(es)THESIS” 2022, with the participation of the house museum “P. Vladigerov”, the Sofia Philharmonic and the National Academy of Arts.
Virtual Group Exhibition Plethora of the Holy Art Gallery, London,09.2022
Selected for the 1st edition of RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future, a curatorial project dedicated to the best Italian and international artistic talents. Organised by ApuliaAste. Held in Matera, Italy at Spazio Opera, November ...