'Escape'

'Escape'

55cm/40cm

intaglio etching with aquatint

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'Who is in power?'

'Who is in power?'

55cm/40cm

intaglio etching with aquatint and chine colle

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'The Herd'

'The Herd'

intaglio etching with aquatint

55cm/40cm

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'Page 64'

'Page 64'

84cm/60cm

intaglio etching by Valeriya N-Georg

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'Jail'

'Jail'

84cm/60cm

intaglio etching by Valeriya N-Georg

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REFLECTIONS

‘Reflections’ Art Exhibition at Mile End Pavilion opens 18 November 2011

Reflections is an art exhibition showcasing work by twenty-six emerging young artists from all over London. The purpose of the exhibition is to reflect on the future state of the arts, by examining students’ work as they are about to leave art school. The organisers and curators are 4Art, a student-led initiative from the University of East London.

The Exhibition takes place in the stimulating gallery-space at Mile End Pavilion, overlooking the lake in Mile End Park. Several of the artists are responding to the building by creating site-specific.

Reflections opens with a Private View on Friday 18 November 2011, from 6pm to 9pm and continues until Monday 21 November, and is open from 11am-5pm each day. The Pavilion is 3 minutes walk from Mile End Station, and is 20 minutes by tube from Bond Street. Map and address http://artpavilion.info/#2103440/About-Mile-End-Art-Pavilion

Project manager Philippa Edwards

Curator Valeriya N-Georg

Co-Curator Tafari Grant

Marketing Carolina Piteira

'Page 64'

'Page 64'

left part - 30cm/60cm

intaglio etching by Valeriya N-Georg

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Art Trail Wanstead 2011

Art Trail Wanstead 2011 is run by Art Group Wanstead and is organised by the Chairperson Donna Mizzi. This year more than 75 shops, businesses and community centres participating and 200 artists (professional and amateur) living in this aria are involved.

Everyone is welcome!

From Sunday 11 September to Sunday 25 September

For full guide and information about venues and artist please follow the link:

http://artgroupwanstead.com/01/art_trail_wanstead_2011.html#top%20of%20page

My works are displayed in venue 59

Wanstead Library

Spratt Hall Road,

Wanstead

London

E11 2RQ

Information about the open times of the Library: http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/leisure_and_libraries/libraries/your_local_library/wanstead_library.aspx

On the first day, Sunday 11 September, Christchurch Green and High Street Wanstead from 11am to 5pm will be held the Wanstead Festival with lots of live music, contemporary dancing, art and crafts, classic car show, food, face painting, photography, picnic area and much more! For more information please visit: www.redbridge.gov.uk

The Reference from HE Ambassador Lyubomir Kyuchukov

Thank you very much to HE Ambassador Lyubomir Kyuchukov!

Dance from Dobrudja

This is one of my videos in Vimeo. Please, take a look!

http://www.vimeo.com/26199377

‘Dobrudjanski Ruchenik’ – This dance is particular to just one place in the World - the Dobrudja region in the North East of Bulgaria. Boys and men only perform it. Dobrudja is a region full of wheat-fields and because the view has the colour yellow everywhere Bulgarians calls it ‘Golden Dobrudja’ or ‘The Granary of Bulgaria’. The dance represents the farmer sowing the fields.

2 min. 38 sec. long HD Video

Water City Festival at Trinity Buoy Wharf 2011

From left to right: Frank Greber, Valeriya N-Georg, Philippa Edwards, Julie Ann North and Annie Warner

the name of the mural is "Dancing with Electricity'

This is a collaborative piece of work that was done for Water City Festival by Julie Ann North, Philippa Edwards, Annie Warner and me, Valeriya N-Georg. The Festival was organised by Frank Greber, Water City Festival's Director of Visual Arts and Creative Director of Bromley by Bow Centre. The exhibition futures the works of local artists including large painting and a mural inspired by "Water City' theme. The show is part of a weekend (23 July 2001 - 24 July 2011) of free family-friendly music and art funded by Trinity Buoy Wharf and presented in association with Water City Festival.

http://www.watercityfestival.org.uk/

http://www.trinitybuoywharf.com/

Here is an article by Mike Brooke in The Docklands & East London Advertiser:
http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/blackwall_lighthouse_shines_light_for_thames_foreshore_arts_festival_1_973361

Redbridge Dance Festival 2011

The festival is very colourful and energetic, includes exiting selection of performances and a lots of Original Art! One of my intaglio etchings with dance subject matter is exhibited as part of the Festival!
http://thewansteadvillagedirectory.com/Features/strictly-dancing.html
http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/leisure_and_libraries/leisure/leisure_facilities_activities/dance/redbridge_dance_festival_2011.aspx

Water City Festival

'Waterways and Fishing Village' Art exhibition
Curated by Frank Creber, the exhibition features the work of the Water City Festival Mural Team, including Maria Alvares, Emily Ault, Nick Creber, Bob Dawson, Caroline Holden-Hotopf, Neha Malik, Alex Pemberton, Victoria Rance, Antoine Robin, Sp[hie Ventorini, Rob Welch and UEL Fine Art students Philippa Edwards, Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva, Julie North and Annie Warner.

11am-6pm Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of July 2011 at Trinity Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Place, London, E14 0JW

http://www.watercityfestival.org.uk/

Private Visit of Prince Kyril Sax Cuborg

Prince Kyril Sax Cuborg visited the exhibition with his children. They were impressed from the brilliant works of the artists.

'Bulgaria in Our Eyes' part of 'The World in Our Eyes'

Photo by David Olsan

http://davidolsanphotography.com/

His Excellency Lyubomir Kyuchukov receives a portrait - photo etching made by Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva as a gift from the artists involved in the show.

The art exhibition Bulgaria in Our Eyes opens on June 16, 2011 in the Sofia Gallery at the Bulgarian Embassy in London. It features works by students and staff from the Fine Arts Department at the University of East London. The exhibition is the first-ever joint project between students of the university and the Bulgarian Embassy, and has provided the inspiration for a series of exhibitions to be held in diplomatic missions in London under the title 'The World in Our Eyes'.
The initiator and curator of the project is the Bulgarian artist Valeriya Nyamtsova - Georgieva, a student at the University of East London, which is why the first exhibition came to be in the Bulgarian Embassy.The exhibition 'Bulgaria in Our Eyes' features over 30 specially prepared artworks inspired by the history and culture of Bulgaria. Subjects that inspired the artists include the Bulgarian rose, Bulgarian traditions and folklore, popular Bulgarian personalities and attractions, Bulgarian banknotes and the National Anthem. The participating artists are 26 fine art students and 5 tutors from University of East London, who studied for months creating works especially for the exhibition, on the subject - Bulgaria. This is the first time that these reknownd artists have produced works on this subject and exhibited with students, who were praised for the project.


Photo by David Olsan

His Excellency Lyubomir Kyuchukov with Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva (organiser and curator) and Lyubomir Zahariev (Uel student, Animation, participating artist)

The picture in the background (Hayduti, by Carolina Piteira - Fine Art UEL student from Portugal) helped bring Valeriya and Lyubomir (two bulgarians that didn't know each other before) into contact at UEL when he saw the picture being photographed for the exhibition and started to discuss the project with the organisers.


Photo by David Olsan

Valeriya explaining to the Ambassador how every work exhibited is connected with Bulgaria.
In his speech to the guests attending the opening night Ambassador Lubomir Kyuchukov stressed that the exhibition is proof of the unifying power of art which knows no boundaries and creates bridges between different cultures.

The exhibition created keen interest. There were numerous guests present, including representatives of cultural and academic circles, connoisseurs of art, and friends of Bulgaria. They all welcomed the exhibition with its focus on dignity and the undoubted talent of the participating artists.

http://www.twioe.blogspot.com/

The Cultural Centre at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bulgaria wrote an article about the event.
http://sic.mfa.government.bg/?​act=news&do=detailed&id=324

Diplomate Magazine, magazine just for foreign Embassies in London published our photo and article about 'Bulgaria in Our Eyes' in his July - August brochure.

Two Bulgarian newspapers - 'Будилник' and DNES published articles too.

Special Thanks for the very big help to the Co-founders of 'The World in Our Eyes' Philippa Edwards and Julie North!

'Bulgaria in Our Eyes'

Please, welcome to the Private View for the Exhibition 'Bulgaria in Our Eyes', which will take place in The Sofia Gallery at the Bulgarian Embassy, on the 16th June from 6-9 pm.
186-188 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5HL

This in an exhibition by Art students from UEL conceived and arranged by a group of students, being the first exhibition of a wider project called The World in Our Eyes, which features work by University of East London Students in embassies across London.

Artist Susan Stockwell has just returned from exhibiting at the Sofia Biennale, (National Art Museum in Sofia, Bulgaria,) she and 5 other acclaimed artists will be exhibiting in support of the students' work and they are:

Faisal Abdu’Allah

Tim Allen

Lee Maelzer

Paul Manners

Glen Marston


I look forward to seeing you there!

www.twioe.blogspot.com

Valeriya N-Georg in UEL Talent

Please, visit my room in UEL Talent website!

http://ueltalent.stickyworld.com/exhibition/load?roomid=13

End of the Year show - University of East London

Welcome to the End of the Year show at University of East London, AVA Gallery, University of East London 'Docklands Campus'
University Way, London E16 2RD, Friday 10th June, 6-10pm
Come along and check out whats coming out of future artists in East London!

Creative Futures

Creative Futures?
Exploring the creative & media arts in the University and beyond
Thursday 2nd June, 9.30-5pm

Creative Futures Conference brought together academics, students, policy makers and practitioners to consider the future for media and creative arts education.
Second year students Philippa Edwards, Valeriya N-Georg and Julie North has been invited to talk about their experiences of setting up off campus art exhibitions and how this developing their skills for their chosen careers.
Keynotes speakers included Professor Nick Couldry (Goldsmiths College), Marc Isaacs ( filmmaker; All White in Barking, Travellers) and John Newbigin (Chairman of Creative England).

The true friend

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life."
— Bob Marley

Ruchenica

This is my first video. Until January 2011, just four mounts ago, I never thought that I will be interesting in making film or video. I am an artist exploring printmaking media, but my subject of work is the dance and I have decided to try live art. The aim of this video is to show the folklore of my native country Bulgaria. Special thanks to the dancer and musicians!
You can watch it here:
http://vimeo.com/22169512

City Art & Music Projects

Pete Cobb - Dean of School of Architecture and Visual Arts speaking with Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva in front of her window drawings

Photo by Layali Alkathiri.

Twenty:Twelve is an exhibition organized by Philippa Edwards for her fellow fine art students. Exhibition called Twenty:Twelve, in honour of their graduation year.
The exhibition is open until Tuesday 5th April.
The CAMP, 70 - 74 City Rd, London, EC1Y 2BJ

http://www.thecamplondon.com/
http://twentytwelveexhibition.blogspot.com/

Visit at the Bulgarian Embassy in London

Photo by Desislava Naidenova
Cultural Press Affair of Bulgarian Embassy
Fine Art students from University of East London visited the Bulgarian Embassy in London and met the Ambassador Lubomir Kyuchukov. The occasion was discussion for a project involving an exhibition in a diplomatic mission, inspired by Bulgaria.
Initiator of the project is the Bulgarian artist Valeriya Nyamtsova - Georgieva, a student from University of East London. The Bulgarian Embassy is the first stop of the project 'The Embassy Tour', which involve other Embassies in London as the group of students is very international.
Traditionally, typical for March, students were greeted with Martenitsas. In his speech Ambassador Lubomir Kyuchukov claimed the support of the Bulgarian Embassy for artists, which the diplomatic mission of providing a stage for expression. He stressed that the cultural program of the Embassy embodied different forms of art, with particular emphasis on supporting young artists. Ambassador Kyuchukov briefed the audience with historical and cultural development of Bulgaria, noting the contribution of Bulgaria in the European cultural diversity.
The meeting was highly appreciated by the attending students. They had the opportunity to learn about the typical Bulgarian traditions and marks the personalities shaped the image of the country.

http://www.bulgarianembassy-london.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=688&Itemid=282

Christmas charity auction

Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva and Prince Kiril Saxe-Kuborg

On December 9, Embassy of Bulgaria in London hosted the traditional Christmas charity party, which was organized jointly with the British charity "Friends of Bulgaria' and the Bulgarian City Club in London, and with the assistance of "Appeal UK " and the Association of Bulgarian students at the University of Economics and Political Science in London.
The event was held under the patronage of Ambassador Lubomir Kyuchukov, Baroness Rawlings, Chairman of the City Club - Prince Kiril Saxe-Kuborg and John Brisbi, president of "Friends of Bulgaria ".
During the ceremony was held a charity auction. Bulgarian artist Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva donated to tender one of her intaglio etchings, inspired by Bulgarian folklor.
Collected from the event proceeds are intended to support homes for children with disabilities and the establishment of day care centers for children with special needs in Bulgaria.
http://www.bulgarianembassy-london.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=667&Itemid=282

Twenty:Twelve Exhibition

Photo by Ida Elevine Lillebuen Berge
From Thursday 24th March 35 fine art students from the University of East London (UEL) will put on an exhibition of their works at The CAMP, City Road, London. Within spitting distance of Old Street Tube Station.
Just come out of the station at exit 4, and you can see The City Art & Music Project (CAMP) straight ahead of you, on the corner of Featherstone Road, and City Road.
The opening night will include, performance, video, poetry, and later live music followed by a DJ. The show continues until Wednesday 30th March.
http://twentytwelveexhibition.blogspot.com/

'EAST END BLEND'

I am pleased to invite you to the private view at

RICH MIX, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA

www.richmix.org.uk

'East End Blend' is a group exhibition, which is collaboration between the Whitechapel Gallery, RICH MIX, the University of East London and London Metropolitan University.

Participating artists:
Anna Naylor, David Martin, Philip Bradshaw, Crystalann McHaffie, Léa Maltese, Désirée Ickerodt, Malgorzata Rachocka, Elevine Berge, Catia Rodrigues and Valeriya Nyamtsova-Georgieva.

I look forward to seeing you there!

'...and Back from the Baltic to the Balkans' Gallery 'Sophia' Bulgarian Embassy London