Liliya Koleva-Bardarova

Lilia Koleva-Bardarova is a multidisciplinary artist based in Sofia, Bulgaria—a historic capital steeped in millennia of cultural and artistic heritage. Holding a Master of Arts in Porcelain and Glass Design from the National Academy of Art and a degree in Painting from the Jules Pasquin Academy, she combines rigorous academic training with a dynamic creative practice.

Professionally engaged in product design, Lilia Koleva-Bardarova has established a distinguished brand specializing in bespoke cinema costumes and props. However, her true artistic passion lies in crafting original, conceptual installations and authorial objects, where she channels inspiration into works that transcend conventional boundaries.

Her sculptural practice explores an array of materials, including porcelain, red and black clay, fiberglass, and metal, with an emphasis on the intrinsic dialogue between form, function, and materiality. By experimenting with innovative techniques and unorthodox processes, she pushes the limits of her mediums to create striking, expressive forms that resonate with both aesthetic precision and emotional depth.

Lilia Koleva-Bardarova’s oeuvre reflects a deeply personal philosophy, intertwining her imaginative vision with...

1994 - 1999 National Academy of Arts - Sofia
Master's degree specialty - Silicate design
1992 - 1993 Art Academy "Jules Pascin" specialty - Painting
1987 – 1992 SSHUPI Troyan - specialty ceramics

Individual exhibitions:
2023 - “Pink My Ride”
2013 - Arena di Serdica – Gladiators
2014 - Polish Cultural Institute - "Ancient Helmet"
2009 - Center - Studio "Nikolai Shmirgela"
embossed images - Key- metal plastics
2005 - Testa Gallery - glass and ceramic sculptures - " The Top"
2004 - Gallery "Artamontsev" luminous ceramic stones - "LAVA"
2003 - Art-cafe of "Trud" newspaper eceramic panels - "Transformations"
2000 - "Melon" Gallery, glass sculptures - "Wind Orchestra"
2000 - Gallery "Drita" glass sculptures - "Musical instruments"
General Exhibitions and Festivals:
2023 - International Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian Ceramics - Sofia
2023 - International exhibition "Voyage" - Gallery of the Historical Museum, Tsarevo
2022 - II International Exhibition "Elephant" - Gallery of the Historical Museum, Tsarevo
2021 - The Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian Ceramics - Sofia
2021 - International exhibition "Without Borders"
2020 - Festival of contemporary Bulgarian ceramics - Sofia
2020 - Arts Festival "Art Stream" - Tsarevo
2019 - AUTHORS' NIGHT - Ramjuly Gallery
2019 - Arts Festival "Art Stream" - Tsarevo
2017 - Port Prim Art Fest - Burgas Arts Festival
2015 - Art Stream Tsarevo - Festival of the Arts
2014 - European Night of Muse...