Résume
Born in Bulgaria in 1968. Since 1998, Nikolai has been living and working in San Francisco, California. Uses mixed techniques, oil paints, acrylics, tempera, watercolors, and markers. In his painting, he searches for the subtle balance between the old masters and modern art.
Skills
Life drawing and painting, industrial design, black and white photography, and sculpture.
Education
Private School of Michail Kamberov, 1988-1992. Independent study course in painting under the supervision of world famous artist Michail Kamberov, www.kamberov.com
Art College, Kazanluk, Bulgaria, 1983-1988
Industrial and Interior Design
Shows
2007 Silent Auction, Varnish Fine Art Gallery, San Francisco, California
2007 International Show, Gallery 24, Berlin, Germany
2006 Solo Show, Institute for Unpopular Culture, San Francisco, California
2006 Group Show, Muse Gallery, San Francisco, California
2006 Group Show, California Modern Gallery, San Francisco, California
2006 Group Show, Blue Room Gallery, San Francisco, California
2005 Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy
2005 Solo Show, Blue Room Gallery, San Francisco, California
2005 Group Show, California Modern Gallery, San Francisco, California
2005 Art Festival, Design Center, San Francisco, California
2005 Group Show, Blue Room Gallery, San Francisco, California
2004 Solo Show, California Modern Gallery, San Francisco, California
2004 Group Show, California Modern Gallery, San Francisco, California
2004 San Francisco Open Studios
2004 Group Show, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, California, Institute for Unpopular Culture
2003-2004 Group Show, Blue Room Gallery, San Francisco, California
2003 Solo Show, Blue Room Gallery, San Francisco, California
2002 Group Show, Institute for Unpopular Culture, San Francisco, California
2002 Group Show, Limner Gallery, New York, New York
2002 Group Show, Sun Gallery, Hayward, California
2001 “Spiritual IV“ An International Juried Art Exhibition, Omaha, Nebraska
2001 Group Exhibition, Urban Colors Gallery, San Francisco, California
2001 European Artists Group Exhibition, DreamE Gallery, San Francisco, California
2000 San Francisco Open Studios
2000 6th Annual Water Color Exhibition, “AQUA Areas 2000“, Santa Rosa, California
2000 “Live with This“, A.C.C.I. Gallery, Berkeley, California
1998 Art Festival, Skopie, Macedonia
1998 International Competition for Painting, Alba Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
1997 National Exhibit “Surrealism“, Shipka 6, Sofia, Bulgaria
1997 Vodka “Absolut“ competition for a new product line, Four pieces selected
1992-1997 Paintings sold to galleries and private collections in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, France, and USA
1992 National Exhibit for Young Artists, Pleven, Bulgaria
1991 Group Show Paintings, Borovetz, Bulgaria
1987 National Design Exhibit, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
1986 National Design Exhibit, Oreshaka, Bulgaria
Awards
2007 International Show, Gallery 24, Berlin, Germany,Won First Price
2006 International Art Competition, www.art-interview.com, Won First Price
2002 Art Domain Ibiza, Spain, www.artdomainibiza.com, Won Additional Prize for Painting of International Art Competition
2002 Group Show, Limner Gallery, New York, New York, Won a Best Picture Award
1998 International Competition for Painting, Alba Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria, Received an Award for Painting
1987 National Black and White Photography Exhibit, Kazanluk, Bulgaria, Won a Gold Medal
Publications
2007 art-interview.com
2005 Florence Biennale Book
2004-2005 New Art International Magazine, New York
2004 Direct Art Magazine, New York
2003 Direct Art Magazine, New York