State Cultural Institute
The Palace Cultural Center – Balchik
presents the exhibition
“Inspired by the Sea”
Gallery “Tunela”
Opening: 14.08.2025 at 18:00
Exhibition dates: 14.08 – 26.08.2025, daily from 9:00 to 19:00
The artists Diana Radanova and Miglena Georgieva create their works inspired by the magic of the sea. This is not their first collaboration. After multiple joint art exhibitions and two thematic shows where they explored the harmony of glass and leather, they now continue boldly with this challenge. They skillfully paint their dreams onto panels made of leather and glass.
In their works, the natural materials—soft leather and rigid glass—merge in harmony, blending into the colors of the sea. The exhibition features sculptural pieces, panels, wall clocks, interior designs, accessories, and jewelry made from fused glass with intricate leather decoration. Glass and delicately interwoven leather threads give the works uniqueness and elegance, while the sea is present in every detail, either stylized or realistically rendered.
The art-jewelry collection, made of leather and artistic glass, showcases refined style and individuality. The pieces carry a touch of traditional craftsmanship, and their handmade quality makes them coveted accessories for the modern Bulgarian woman. A new joint idea of the artists is painting on melted glass bottles, enhanced with waves of leather threads.
Miglena Georgieva presents the magic of “leather filigree” – her signature style in panels, women's accessories, art bags, and leather sculptures. Growing up in a creative family, she draws inspiration from her parents’ teaching, creating innovative forms in natural leather where light and imagination transform into unique art. The filigree decoration and ornamentation reflect folk traditions, connecting heritage with contemporary design. Bulgarian folk symbols – sun, birds, flowers – provide identity and uniqueness. Her works have been featured at international craft festivals in Ulm, Florence, Frankfurt, Hamburg, the Leather Museum in Offenbach, fashion salons in Vienna, and the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Diana Radanova creates jewelry, panels, and vessels from glass using various melting techniques such as fusing and lampworking. Her work with recycled glass inspires attractive home decor pieces. For her exquisite jewelry, she uses Murano glass sheets and rods, processed in a kiln or with a torch. Her colorful, sun-inspired jewelry delights women, while her home decor panels and wall clocks attract the eyes of collectors. Diana has participated in art forums in Regensburg, Vienna, Salzburg, and art festivals in Istanbul and Thessaloniki.
Come and enjoy genuine art, perfect as a unique gift or a treasured memory of your seaside visit.
