Nora Ampova - Lose Yourself to Dance

Artwork: ‘Lose Yourself to Dance’
Artist: Nora Ampova
Year of Creation: 2026
Medium: Arcylic painting, textile
Size: 60 x 40 x 2 cm
Category: Contemporary Art
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist
Edition: Unique

Description:

This series of ostrich portraits is an ironic reflection on human nature. Like the myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand, we too often hide from our fears. My ostriches are colorful, bold, and playful—they do not hide, but proudly reveal their unique character.

About the artist:

Nora Ampova (b. 1989) is a visual artist based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Painting
(2008-2014) from the National Academy of Arts Sofia, Bulgaria. In
2011, she specialized in Fine Arts at the University of Hertfordshire,
UK, as part of the Erasmus exchange program.

Her artistic practice spans painting, collage, drawing, sculpture, and
digital media. Deeply rooted in personal experience, her work
explores themes of isolation, solitude, self-sufficiency, travel, and
the complex relationship between humans and nature. Nora's
process is intuitive and introspective, often seeking to capture the
emotional and existential dimensions of contemporary life.
She has exhibited widely, with numerous solo shows, collaborative
projects, and international participations.
She is increasingly recognised as an emerging voice within the
Bulgarian contemporary art scene.