Hristo Iliev Mitev
Hristo Iliev Mitev (also Christo, born 27 May, 1951) is a Bulgarian artist, sculptor and yoga teacher.
Beginnings
Hristo was born in Dobrich, Bulgaria. He studied metal work and casting from 1967 until 1971 at a local technical college. From 1976 till 1981 he studied sculpture under the guidance of the sculptor Hristo Boev. Hristo became well known for his cast bronze and larger-scale carved sculptures. Substantially supported by the Dobrich art establishment, Hristo helped to introduce a particular form of modernism into Bulgaria.
Work
His first solo exhibition was in 1984. Since 1985 the artist participates every year in exhibitions of the Union of Bulgarian Artists, Dobrich. His sculptures can be found in private collections across Austria, Germany, France, England, Norway and Canada.
Art trends
- ♦ Monuments
- ♦ Bronze and Ceramics (art)
- ♦ Decorative arts
- ♦ Commercial art
Gallery
Monuments
Bronze
Ceramics
See also
- List of basic sculpture topics
- Bronze sculpture
- History of sculpture
- List of sculptors
- Marble sculpture
- Sculpture basic topics
- Battle of Turtucaia