Vania Bouwmeester Pentcheva

Vania, based in the Netherlands but originally from Bulgaria is a nationally and internationally known and established artist. She has had an artistic journey that has taken her across borders, with exhibitions in counties including, the Netherlands, Germany, Bulgaria and South Africa.
"I draw inspiration from the dynamic shapes of our environment, reflecting complex emotions through the language of colours, forms, and composition. My paintings emerge spontaneously as I search for balance and harmony, resisting pre-planning to keep the process engaging. My paintings are defined by layered, colourful combinations of shapes, representing my instinctive colour theory. Exploring the interplay between man-made structures, light, and nature, my works evoke thoughts and emotions without literal depiction. Traveling has challenged and enriched my artistic expression, with colours spontaneously breathing life into each piece, capturing the essence of my initial thoughts and discoveries."

Masters Degree in Scenography from the Academy of Fine Art, 1994, Sofia, Bulgaria.

2025-Micksart Gallery, Emmen, Netherlands

2024-Micksart Gallery, Emmen, Netherlands

2023 - (solo), Galerie LugthArt, Gouda, Netherlands

2020 - (duo)15e GoudsWerk / Gouwestein - Gouda, Netherlands

2018 - (solo) Huis van de stad Gouda City Hall Gouda Netherlands

2012 - 2017  Galerie LugthArt, Gouda, Netherlands

2011 - (solo), Galerie LugthArt, Gouda, Netherlands

2010 - (solo), Art Gallery TM100, Gouda, Netherlands

2009 - Art Gallery TM100, Gouda, Netherlands

2008 - AAF Amsterdam, De Galerie Den Haag, Netherlands

2008 -  Wonen & Co, Groningen, Gallery Beeldkracht, Netherlands

2007 - 2008  'Klein maar fijn', Galerie Beeldkracht, Scheemda Netherlands

2006-2007-International Gallery Marziart, Hamburg, Germany

2006 - (solo), Art Gallery TM 100, Gouda, Netherlands

2000- Visual Arts Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa

2000- Sandton Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa

1999- East Gate Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa

1999 - Pretoria Civic Gallery, Pretoria, South Africa

1998 -( solo ), Gallery Montmartre, Pretoria, South Africa

1997 - (solo), Visual Arts Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa

1996-  Shipka Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria

COLLECTIONS

Oracle - South Africa

Canon - South Africa