Bilyana Stoyanova is a Bulgarian-born artist who has been living and working in the Netherlands since 2017. She was born in Ruse, Bulgaria, and graduated with a Master's degree in Fine Art from the University of St. Kiril and Methodius in Veliko Tarnovo in 2001, under the mentorship of Prof. Nikolay Ruschukliev.
Before moving to the Netherlands, Bilyana lived and worked in Athens, Greece, for over a decade, where she actively participated in exhibitions alongside international and Greek artists, including collaborations with UNESCO.
Since 2017, Bilyana has pursued her career as an independent artist. She is primarily known for her large-scale works that often incorporate mixed media elements such as metal leafing, charcoal, and ink. Her art is characterized by minimalist structured landscapes, palette knife techniques, and expressive brushstrokes, each painting offering a unique mood and depth.
As an abstract contemporary painter, Bilyana seeks to capture the beauty of nature and her dreams on canvas, providing viewers with a visual escape into a world of imagination and possibility. Her works often depict serene, calm scenes, even within stormy landscapes, reflecting her desire to create spaces where one could pause and reflect.
In addition to her work as an artist, Bilyana has experience as a graphic designer and art teacher. Although she worked in graphic design for many years, her passion for painting led her to transition into a full-time career as an independent artist.
I draw on feelings and memories of places with combinations of colors, textures and expressive marks to create mood, atmosphere, drama.
My paintings are a journey! Thank you for coming on this journey with me!
Participation in an exhibition - Gallery Museum - "SOFIA LASKARIDOU", Athens, City Hall Kalithea – 2004
Participation in the 8th International Art Festival in Piraeus, UNESCO – 14.06.2006 – 09.07.2006
Participation in an exhibition at the Polish Cultural Centre at “M.Voda” 28, Athens – 16.12.2006 – 23.12.2006
Participation in the International exhibition, PASOK, Athens – 22.12.2006
Participation in the International exhibition of arts and crafts in Morvan, France – 11.08.2007 – 19.08.2007
Participation in the International exhibition of arts “The Nuance of Dreams 3” in Galleria La Pigna, Roma, Italy – 27.07.2018 – 8.08.2018
Participation in BooART exhibition in NH Zandvoort – 04.06. 2019 – 04.12.2019
Participation in International exhibition AmbientArti IV 7-30/6 - HUB/ART Milano
Participation in International summer exhibition at Art Nou Millenni - Barcelona 10.07-21.07.2023
UPCOMING EVENT - Participation in International exhibition WonderART from 14 November to 25 November 2023 at MA-EC Gallery, Milan
