Mariana Ivanova

Mariana Ivanova is an artist recognized for her embroidered pictures. An important feature of her works is that they are created with a needle and a thread instead of a brush. Her art presents pictures translated into cross stitching.
Walking the streets of cities around the world she gets inspired by street lamps and lanterns with their lights, beauty, elegance, and a little bit of mystery. Light and darkness are always presented in her art. Her works combine her interest in digital art, cross stitching, and street culture. They are influenced by the different places she has lived and visited and they are a visual part of her memories.
Mariana’s works were exhibited in numerous exhibitions throughout the USA, Brazil, France, Belgium, Netherlands, England and, as well online and were featured in art magazines.
Mariana was born in Bulgaria. Currently she resides in Orange County, California with her family and stubborn Cairn Terrier dog.

University of Veliko Tarnovo St. Cyril and Methodius, Bulgaria

Solo exhibitions

2023 John Wayne Airport Art Exhibition, Orange County,
California
2020 Artavita, Santa Barbara, California
2017 Melange, Annapolis, MD

Group exhibitions

2023 Vogue 6th Edition, London, England
2023 Contrastes - Sao Paulo, Brazil
2022 Honorable Mention, ARTventure 2022, Arts
Committee of Costa Mesa, Orange County,
California
2022 Spring Exhibition at The San Diego
Museum of Art
2021 Honorable Mention, Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
City Hall of Laguna Beach, California
2021 International Juried Online Exhibit Sublime,
California Art League
2021 "The Sky’s the Limit" - Las Laguna Gallery,
Laguna Beach, California
2021 "Art That’s Small", City Hall of Laguna Beach,
California
2021 IncuArts Gallery, Hawaii
"New Beginnings", Southern California Regional
Exhibitions
2020 Art Show, Flagler County Art League, Miami,
Florida
2020 "The heART of Orange County All Media 2020",
Chemers Gallery, California
2020 "Centered on the Center", Huntington Art Center
2020 Special Recognition, "All Women" -
LightSpace&Time Gallery, CA
2019 Hono...