Liubka Kirilova

Liubka Kirilova

Location: Bulgaria

Liubka Kirilova is a Bulgarian sculptor whose works have been widely exhibited nationally, as well as in Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands... Her art centers around the topics of dance, music, and love. Kirilova creates her sculptures using beeswax, which allows for the seamless building of the plastic form. Her pieces are then cast in bronze.


Independen exhibition

1998 - Bulgaria - Sofia - Art Gallery "Art forum"

2002 - Macedonia - Skopie - Art Gallery in KIC

2003 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery "Foundation St.Grigorov"

2004 - Bulgaria - Varna "Palace of Culture and Sport"

2004 - Hungary - Budapest "Bulgarian Cultural Center"

2007 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery "Foundation St.Grigorov"

2010 - Germany - Hamburg Art Gallery "Marziart"

2011 - Macedonia - Skopie Art Gallery "El Greco"

2012 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery "Impresion"

2012 - Bulgaria - Bankia Art Gallery "Tandra"

2013 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery "Minerva"

2013 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery ''Algara''

2015 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery ''Minerva''

2016 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery ''Minerva''

2017 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery ''Minerva''

2017 - Bulgaria - Burgas Art Gallery ''Nesy''

2018 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery '' Minerva''

2019 - Hungary - Budapest "Bulgarian Cultural Center"

2019 - Bulgaria - Burgas - Art Gallery ''Nesy''

2020- Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery ''Minerva''

2023 - Bulgaria - Sofia Art Gallery ''Sredec"



Group international exhibitions:

1990 - France - Paris

1991 - Germany - Leipzig

1991 - Italy - Milano

1993 - USA - Los Angeles

2001 - Holand- ''1001 reasons to love Earth''

2018 - England -  Guernsey


2019 - Italy  - Art Gallery Rome 


Portfolio:

BALLERINA / Odilia/

This bronze sculpture captures the ethereal essence of a ballet dancer. The figure ascends in a graceful, vertical stretch. Arms reach upward in a seamless arc. A striking contrast defines the composition. The golden luster of the limbs meets the deep, muted tones of the tutu.
The artist blends classical precision with a modern, textured touch. Each line evokes a sense of weightlessness and discipline. The fluid silhouette suggests a moment of suspended animation. A black circular base provides a grounding stability to the airy form.
The creator possesses an extensive background in sculptural studies from Sofia. This expertise is evident in the balanced proportions and anatomic harmony of the piece. Having exhibited across Europe and the United States, the artist brings an international perspective to the theme of movement. This artwork serves as a poetic study of poise and strength. The metallic finish catches the light, highlighting the subtle contours of the torso and the delicate flare of the costume.

BALLERINA /Odilia/ “BALLERINA /Odilia/”

This bronze sculpture captures the ethereal essence of a ballet dancer. The figure ascends in a graceful, vertical stretch. Arms reach upward in a seamless arc. A striking contrast defines the composition. The golden luster of the limbs meets the deep, muted tones of the tutu.
The artist blends classical precision with a modern, textured touch. Each line evokes a sense of weightlessness and discipline. The fluid silhouette suggests a moment of suspended animation. A black circular base provides a grounding stability to the airy form.
The creator possesses an extensive background in sculptural studies from Sofia. This expertise is evident in the balanced proportions and anatomic harmony of the piece. Having exhibited across Europe and the United States, the artist brings an international perspective to the theme of movement. This artwork serves as a poetic study of poise and strength. The metallic finish catches the light, highlighting the subtle contours of the torso and the delicate flare of the costume.

Dance FLAMENKO

Original bronze sculpture - FLAMENCO dance I am inspired by the beautiful, dynamic and passionate dance.
The sculpture is modeled in beeswax and cast in bronze, polished and patinated in dark brown patina and patched to somewhere with white glaze.

Dance FLAMENKO “Dance FLAMENKO”

Original bronze sculpture - FLAMENCO dance I am inspired by the beautiful, dynamic and passionate dance.
The sculpture is modeled in beeswax and cast in bronze, polished and patinated in dark brown patina and patched to somewhere with white glaze.

Dance FLAMENKO “Dance FLAMENKO”

Original bronze sculpture - FLAMENCO dance I am inspired by the beautiful, dynamic and passionate dance.
The sculpture is modeled in beeswax and cast in bronze, polished and patinated in dark brown patina and patched to somewhere with white glaze.

CONDITION

This artwork is a striking bronze sculpture depicting a contemplative figure seated atop a wooden pedestal. The subject, rendered in a streamlined, abstract form, draws immediate attention through its poise and introspective posture. Its elongated limbs and simplified features convey a sense of timeless pondering. The figure, with its head resting on its knees and arms cradling its chin, embodies contemplative introspection. The bronze material, expertly finished, offers a warm patina, enhancing the tactile quality and depth of the piece. The contrast between the smooth metallic surface and the natural grain of the wooden base highlights the sculpture's dynamic tension between thought and materiality. This work stands as a powerful symbol of human contemplation, merging simplicity with profound expression, making it a captivating focal point in any setting.

CONDITION “CONDITION”

This artwork is a striking bronze sculpture depicting a contemplative figure seated atop a wooden pedestal. The subject, rendered in a streamlined, abstract form, draws immediate attention through its poise and introspective posture. Its elongated limbs and simplified features convey a sense of timeless pondering. The figure, with its head resting on its knees and arms cradling its chin, embodies contemplative introspection. The bronze material, expertly finished, offers a warm patina, enhancing the tactile quality and depth of the piece. The contrast between the smooth metallic surface and the natural grain of the wooden base highlights the sculpture's dynamic tension between thought and materiality. This work stands as a powerful symbol of human contemplation, merging simplicity with profound expression, making it a captivating focal point in any setting.