Wood Carving Exhibition by Ivan and Zlati Yotov
Friends, colleagues, and art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the creativity and talent of the incomparable woodcarver Ivan Yotov and his son Zlati Yotov. They will present a woodcarving exhibition at the Palace in Balchik, which is expected to attract over 20,000 visitors.
The artist captures the traditions of the Bulgarian people in his wooden sculptures. The displayed scenes demonstrate his exceptional attention to detail and his ability to convey the Bulgarian spirit through his work.
The artistic talent runs in the family, with his sons Nikolay and Zlati exploring and experimenting in various directions.
The exhibition will be held from July 17 to 30 at the “Quiet Nest” Gallery of the State Cultural Institute “Palace Cultural Center” in Balchik.
About Ivan Yotov:
Ivan Yotov was born on September 22, 1948, in Dobrich. He graduated from the Institute for Teachers Specializing in Fine Arts in Dupnitsa. From 1984 to 1973, he worked as a teacher in his specialty. Over the years, he has focused on classical woodcarving and contemporary wooden sculptures. He also works in poster art and spatial design.
Ivan Yotov is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA) and a long-standing member of the Artists’ Association in Dobrich. He has participated in numerous national and regional exhibitions. His monumental decorative works can be found in the towns of Balchik, Dobrich, Yambol, Tervel, and Shabla. His works are also part of gallery collections in Balchik, Dobrich, Sofia, and in private collections across Europe, Canada, and the USA. He is one of the artists featured in the book “Contemporary Bulgarian Woodcarving”. Since 1977, Ivan Yotov has lived and worked in Balchik.
Opening: July 17 at 6:00 PM
