Suli Seferov (1943) - Composition 4

Biography

Suli Seferov (born in 1943, Bulgaria) is a painter whose work is characterized by
Stylized figures, a subtle palette and a poetic and spiritual dimension. Formed in
the 1960s at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, he enrolled in the
Bulgarian modernist tradition while developing a personal figuration. Active
Primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, he participated in several exhibitions.
national campaigns in Bulgaria as well as presentations in Europe, notably in France.
Distinguished in France as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, his work has become part of
several private collections in Bulgaria, Germany, France and the United States.

Critical review

In Bulgaria, his work was noticed in art salons as early as the 1980s.
national, where it distinguished itself by the strength of its stylized figures and a dimension
A singular spirituality. Local critics have highlighted its formal purity and symbolic density.
and the artist's ability to create a rare atmosphere of introspection. Internationally, his
works held in private collections in France, Germany and the
The United States was perceived as an original synthesis between tradition
Oriental iconography and a refined European modernity. Its recognition,
reinforced by his distinction as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, confirms his
importance as a singular voice in late 20th century Bulgarian painting.

His work is deeply influenced by the Bulgarian folk tales his grandmother told him during his childhood, populated with legendary heroes, witches, and fantastic creatures.

Seferov's style is characterized by a dreamlike and poetic atmosphere, blending realism and symbolism. His paintings, often done in oil on canvas, present scenes inspired by nature, mythology, and Bulgarian rural life.

Seferov has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, both in Bulgaria and internationally, including in Canada, the United States, Greece, Kuwait, France, Mexico, Poland, Switzerland, Japan, the United Kingdom, Yugoslavia, and Germany. His works are featured in prestigious collections such as the National Art Gallery in Sofia, the Sofia City Art Gallery, the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, and the Ludwig Gallery in Cologne, as well as in numerous art galleries throughout Bulgaria and in private collections both in Bulgaria and abroad.

This composition highlights Suli Seferov's poetic sensibility, emphasizing the subtle contrasts between light and shadow in an intimate scene.

This work was exported from Bulgaria with authorization no. 532/05.05.94 from the Ministry of Culture of Bulgaria.