JOY (1992) Drawing by Svetlozar Tenov

Svetlozar Jordanov Tenov, also known as Zorro, is a contemporary Bulgarian architect and artist, born in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1959. His passion for art, particularly abstract art, has been a driving force throughout his life. After completing his secondary education with English as a primary subject in Moscow, Soviet Union, in 1977, he pursued higher education at the Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Sofia, graduating on June 22, 1984.

For over four decades, Tenov has been actively engaged in creating and showcasing his abstract artworks, which encompass acrylic paintings and black and white drawings. His artistic endeavors have taken him across various mediums, including photography, as well as fueling his interests in hard rock music, tennis, swimming, and chess.

Throughout his life, Tenov has experienced diverse cultural landscapes, having lived in Budapest, Hungary, Moscow, USSR, and Harare, Zimbabwe, before settling back in Sofia. His artistic journey has transcended borders, with his paintings and drawings being sold in Bulgaria, Austria, Zimbabwe, Greece, Switzerland, and Canada, reflecting the universal appeal of his creative vision and talent.

• Nationality: BULGARIA
• Date of birth : 1959
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary Bulgarian Artists