Yana Dimitrova
United States
http://www.yanadimitrova.com
category: Painting
technique: Oilpainting
Style: Installation
Statement:
I utilize various artistic methods as a form of research, investigating ideological and societal contradictions. I am interested in systems of alienation and the role of art objects within such. My work often aims to construct a deceptive environment where the hidden lack of participation or the direct use of participation, create tension between the viewer, the process and the image. The architecture and strong use of repetition suggest a timeless state and form a mechanical void, while questioning the proposed values of everyday.
My most recent works consist of paintings, drawings, embroidery, employing various forms of actions. Using these techniques I aim to identify ways to engage with audiences, creating work as platform for dialogue and as a tool for the production of common space.
Bio / Resumee / Statement:
Education:
2009 MFA � Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2006 BFA�Painting, Minor in Printmaking, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah/Atlanta, GA
2002 Diploma in Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, National School for Fine Arts and Culture �Academic Ilya Petrov�, Sofia, Bulgaria
Selected Work History:
2007 - present Instructor � Intermediate Oil Painting; Introduction to Oil Painting - Community Education Programs, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2007 � 2008 Instructor- Oil Painting, Art Educator�s Forum, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2007 Instructor- Oil Painting; Acrylic Painting, Summer Seminar Program, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2006 Painting, Drawing and Design Tutor, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2006 Lab technician, Printmaking Workshop, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Related Lectures:
2006 Psychology of Color, Artist talk and presentation, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Awards and Recognition:
2008 NYC Studio Space Award- Elizabeth�s Foundation For the Arts, NYC, Savannah College of Art and Design
2006 Outstanding Achievement Award in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah/Atlanta, GA
2004 Josh Yu Painting Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design
2001 Francis Larkin McCommon Portfolio Award, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
2000 George Papazov Scholarship, George Papazov Gallery, Yambol, Bulgaria
2000 �Talents from Eastern Europe� Scholarship, Bath College of Arts, Bath, UK
Selected Reviews and Publications:
2007 �Counterforce�, Jerry Cullumn
2006 �Southern Accents�, December edition
2006 � Alumni Connections� Savannah College of Art and Design
2006 �The Magazine,� Savannah College of Art and Design
2006 � The Chronicle� Savannah College of Art and Design, September edition
2006 �Tips and Picks� NY Arts Magazine, May edition
2006 �The Chronicle� March edition
References available upon request
Activities:
elected Solo Exhibitions:
2008 Silent Documents, Open Studio reception, Elizabeth�s Foundation for The Arts, New York, NY
2007 Artist of the Month, Shop SCAD, Atlanta, GA
2007 Solo Exhibition, �Soleil�, Atlanta, GA
2006 Bystanders, Trois Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2008 @Large, The Factory, Atlanta, GA
2008 Travel, Stand Alone Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2008 Sweet Fried, Defoor Center, Atlanta, GA
2008 Sub Space- Exhibition of Objects, Atlanta, GA
2007 Room x Room- Exploring Domesticity, Atlanta, GA
2007 Open Studio Night, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2007 Pin-Up Show, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, GA
2007 I/We Case Studies, The Defoor Center, Atlanta, GA
2007 Together At Last, The Red Gallery, Savannah, GA
2007 Fresh Blood, Mason Murer Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2007 Alexander Ink, Alexander Hall, Savannah, GA
2007 Bloodlines, Gallery RFD, Swainsboro, GA
2007 Art On Paper, Circle Gallery, Annapolis, MD
2007 Works On Paper, Muse Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2006 Open Studio Night (Fall), Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
2006 Tips and Picks NY Arts Magazine
2006 September Exhibition 2006, Emerging Artist Group, Online exhibition available at http://emergingartistsgroup.com/v-web/gallery/album66
2006 TransATLantic 2006: Atlanta to Berlin, Gallery Twenty-Four, Berlin, Germany
2006 April Exhibition, Projekt30, Online Exhibition
2006 4 x 4, Gallery 253, Atlanta, GA
2005 Show Horse, Savannah Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2005 Show Horse, Red Gallery, Savannah, GA
2005 Alexander Ink, Alexander Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2005 Open Studio Night, Alexander Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2005 Meet the Press, Desotorow Gallery, Savannah, GA
2005 Small Works, Savannah Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2005 100% Charity, Desoto Row Gallery, Savannah, GA
2005 Student Impressions- Works on Paper, Potter Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2004 Natural Selection(s), Alexander Annex, Savannah, GA
2004 Open Studio Night, Alexander Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2004 Bridges, Alexander Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2004 Alexander Ink, Alexander Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2004 Open Studio Night, Alexander Hall Gallery, Savannah, GA
2001 Future, Graduate Exhibition, Irida Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
2000 Public Places, Private Spaces, Bath College of Arts, Bath, UK
1999 Citizen of Yambol, George Papazov Gallery, Yambol, Bulgaria
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