Ivan Bochev

Ivan Bochev is an award-winning Bulgarian artist, arts teacher and scholar from Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

Ivan Bochev
Ivan Bochev in his office at the Veliko Tarnovo University
Born
Ivan Bochev

(1946-10-12) October 12, 1946
Draganovo, Bulgaria
NationalityBulgarian
EducationVeliko Tarnovo University
Movementabstract art; graphic art; landscape painting
WebsiteIvan Bochev Official Website

Youth and early life

Bochev was born in his family's farm in the village of Draganovo, situated 25 km North of Veliko Turnovo on 12 October 1946. He finished the local school and applied to the Veliko Tarnovo University. He was admitted with a scholarship, scoring high marks on the exams without having taken any special classes prior.

In 1975 Bochev graduated graphic art at the Veliko Tarnovo University's faculty of Fine arts with distinction. A few years later he was invited to teach art, and after winning a competition, he was appointed as a full-time lecturer.

Academic career

In 1991 Bochev, became an associate professor at the Veliko Tarnovo University. Later he became dean of the arts department and was the first one in the University's history to be re-elected for the position three times in a row.

Awards

List of notable awards:[1]

  • 2012 – International Bianale Varna, Bulgaria
  • 2007 – Annual award of the mayor “Veliko Tarnovo”
  • 1988 – Montana, OHI
  • 1985 – Montana, “A look through the ages” plenum
  • 1984 – Varna, 3rd place at national competition

List of solo exhibitions
  • 2009 - Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2005 – Sevlievo, Bulgaria;
  • 1998 – Gallery “Spectur, V. Turnovo, Bulgaria;
  • 1996 – Deutsches Theater , Goettingen, Germany;
  • 1996 – Bohemico Gallery Hanover, Germany;
  • 1995 – Town Library, Schwerte, Germany
  • 1994 – National exhibitions in Autumn, Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
  • 1994 – Senator’s Library, Brazil;
  • 1994 – Monica Elizabeth Gallery, Hemer, Germany;
  • 1986 – V. Turnovo, Bulgaria;
  • 1986 – St. Zagora, Bulgaria;
  • 1984 – Varna,
  • 1978 – Cracow, Poland

References
  1. Bochev, Ivan. "Exhibits". Ivan Bochev Official Website. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.