Bulgarian and Chinese Watercolorists in Joint Participation in the 2nd International Triennial “Watercolor&Spirit”, Varna, Bulgaria Cover Image

Българските и китайските акварелисти в съвместно участие във II Международно триенале „Духът на акварела“, Варна, България
Bulgarian and Chinese Watercolorists in Joint Participation in the 2nd International Triennial “Watercolor&Spirit”, Varna, Bulgaria

Author(s): Olga Vatkova
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Watercolour; watercolourists in China; watercolourists in Bulgaria; watercolour festival; International Triennial; cultural exchange; landscape; portrait;

Summary/Abstract: The International Triennial “Watercolour&Spirit” in the city of Varna is a form of presentation of the art of watercolour painting, held every three years. Launched in 2016 and held again in 2019, the Triennale has undoubtedly become a unique phenomenon in Bulgaria, an international platform for communication and artistic exchange. The festival has aroused great interest among Chinese watercolourists. Chinese participation in this prestigious forum showed the willingness of the artists to strengthen cultural ties between Bulgaria and China.This article gives a brief overview of the works of watercolour painting and their authors – participants from Bulgaria and China. Emphasis is placed on the genre preferences of the painters who presented their works. The author relies on the material from the exhibition catalogue, as well as on her own experience as a participant in the Triennale.