Ani Rangelova

I was born in the East Rodopi Mountain, Bulgaria, a place imbued with the energy of ancient Thracian tribes and combining the beauty and wealth of nature. 60 km north of the Aegean Sea, Rodopi Mountain embraces a variety of landscapes ranging from the lush green meadows to the clean waters of the Arda river and the nearby reservoirs. Its rich soil makes it excellent for agriculture and stock raising.



When I was 14, my family moved to Plovdiv to give me access to a better education. I was dreaming of becoming a painter. But my father said artists didn't earn a living, and I graduated from an electro engineering high school.

Five years later, I moved to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, where I am still living and working. Funny enough, arts proved the ability to earn a living, as it happened in my life. I own a small advertising business where I put my heart both in my attitude to clients and in creating beautiful ads for their businesses.

I started painting at an early age. I never had the opportunity to study applied arts. But an inner voice has always drawn me into it. My first works were graphics, as we had no money for paints. But I always loved the colors. They influence me stronger than shapes. My perception of ...

MA in Machine Engineering from Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

2022,"Be water", a solo exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria
2013, "Abstractions", a solo exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria
2012, participation in an open exhibition organized by Vivacom, Sofia
2011, a solo exhibition in Pirdop, Bulgaria