Joro Petkov Original Art

CANADIAN ARTIST JORO PETKOV (George Petkov)

ARTIST STATEMENT:
"Painting has always been an essential part of who I am. As far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated and inspired by the forms and colours of nature. I begin with direct observation of a place, yet my landscapes are ultimately reimagined realities. Both my abstract works and my landscapes explore the dynamic relationship between light and darkness—both in the natural world and within ourselves."

My artistic tradition is deeply rooted in the ancient heritage of Thracian art, the spiritual legacy of the Bulgarian Renaissance—whose achievements predate Giotto, as exemplified by the frescoes of Boyana Church—and in the work and example of Vladimir Dimitrov – The Master. I also draw inspiration from my distinguished contemporary and fellow graduate of the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, Christo Vladimirov Javacheff (Christo), as well as from the renowned Bulgarian artists Georges Papazoff and Jules Pascin. Equally important to me is the extraordinary legacy of Canada's celebrated Group of Seven. It is a tradition that inspires, challenges, and carries responsibility. Above all, however, the artist I admire most is Vincent van Gogh.

TECHNIQUE:
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Master of Fine Arts

Graduated from National Academy of Arts - 1986 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Started School at National Academy of Arts - 1981 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Graduated from National School of Fine Arts Ilia Petrov

The National Museum of Fine Arts of Malta - Valletta, 1991 - Solo Exibition - Watercolors.

The National Museum of Fine Arts of Bulgaria - Sofia - group exhibition. Oil paintings and graphics. His works are part of the Museum's National Fund and are part of the Permanent Exhibition at Bulgarian National Art Gallery, Palace.

Spectrum gallery - Toronto, Ontario - "33 Oil paintings"

Progressive Editions Fine Arts Gallery - Toronto Ontario - Oil on canvas, Acrylics, Etchings, Prints.- Solo and Group exhibitions.

Crescent Hill Gallery - Toronto, Ontario - oil on canvas, prints

The Shayne Gallery, Montreal, Canada - oil on canvas, acrylics.

Art Expo New York, New York - Solo Exibition, Acrylics.