Slav Nedev

Slav Nedev was born in 1967 in Sofia, where he lives and works. Since 1989, he has been a freelance artist, and since 2001 - a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists, Painting department.

In his multifaceted work, Nedev uses a variety of media, including painting, digital art, art objects, installation and sculpture. His work is often inspired by philosophy (Kant, Heidegger), psychology (Jung) and mythology. Nature and world cultural heritage, as well as music and literature, are other sources of emotions and reflections that find expression in his works.

Slav Nedev is a winner of various awards and scholarships, the most important of which are: two awards (first and second) in two consecutive competitions for a sculpture in public space in the city of Kazanlak; scholarships for residence at the Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus, Schwandorf, Germany and Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris, etc.

Along with numerous solo exhibitions, he is the author of the sculptures Rose Flower and Evergreen Twig in Rosarium Park, Kazanlak. Slav has curated the group exhibitions C (Carbon), (2019, Red Dot Gallery, Sofia) and τόπος - topographies - ... topias, (2016, Rayko Alexiev Gallery, Sofia).

Nedev has participated in a number of international symposia at home and abroad.

His works are owned by various private and public collections in the country and abroad, among which: Imago Mundi, Fondazione Benetton, Treviso, Italy; Siddhartha Arts Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal; Beijing International Art Biennale, Beijing, China; Sofia City Art Gallery; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria; Contemporary Bulgarian Art, New Bulgarian University, Sofia.