Ivan Djidjev

In my works I try to mix some of the most ancient and the most modern forms of art. I try to touch the illusion of eternity, and combine the many influences I am surrounded by when creating my contemporary works. Mosaic art resembles very much planting a tree, because the mosaic is just like a millennium tree, it is something that lasts forever. Each artwork is not just a piece of my own, on my creative journey, it is a window into the spiritual world.

1989 - 1994 National Art College of Sliven -“Dimitar Dobrovich”.
1994 - 1996 Apprentice in the studio of sculptur Vejdi Rashidov Cultural minister of Bulgaria (2009-2016).
1996 - 2001 National academy of fine art Vienna, at the heading of professor Мichelangelo Pistoletto.

1993 - The exhibition of oil painting at the Art College of Sliven - “Dimitar Dobrovich”- Gallery “Sirak Skitnik” Sliven, Bulgaria

1994 – Exhibition of oil painting at Gallery “May” Sliven, Bulgaria

1995 - Exhibition of oil, acrylic and drawings at The Home of National Arm – Sliven, Bulgaria

1995 – Exhibition of textile panels in Gallery “Shipka” Sofia, Bulgaria

1996 - Monumental sculpture situated at the Hotel ”IMPERIA” in Sliven, Bulgaria.

1997 - The exhibition of textile panels sand oil paintings at the National academy of art - Gallery “Shipka” Sofia, Bulgaria

2005 - Icon painting at the church of “Saint George”- Golqmo Chochoven, region Sliven, Bulgaria

2006 - Icon painting at the church of “Dormition of the Virgin”- Mladovo, region Sliven, Bulgaria

2007 - Icon painting at the church of “Saint Nicholas” Sliven, Bulgaria

2008 - Icon painting at the church of “Archangel Michael”- Zlati Vojvoda,
region Sliven, Bulgaria
2002 - 2009 Executive director and owner of advertisement agency “Hamelion”

2010 - Commission for creating a gold leaf icon of St. Benedict, which was gifted to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI during His Holiness’ State Visit to Great Britain. This was in gratitude and respect for t...