This year the Charity Bazaar will have an auction, in addition to its traditional stalls! The auctioneer is Bulgarian actrеss Diana Haitova, whose Biography can be seen below.The auction will be held at 12:00 in Hall 4 of the Inter Expo Center Sofia.
Items to be auctioned so far are paintings, airline tickets, a voucher to test drive a mercedes with a one night hotel accommodation, a Belgian Chocolate Statue, a two-night weekend stay for two in a suite at the Radisson Blu Grand Hotel in Sofia, and a Ginger Bread House. Some of the items to be auctioned are pictured here:
“Autumn Forest II” by Todor Ignatov
Autumn Forest II, oil on canvas, 50 x 50 cm, by Todor Ignatov
Todor was born in Sofia but lives and works in Varna, Bulgaria. Ever since he was a child, he always knew that he would become an artist. He has devoted 35 years of his professional life to the pursuit of fine arts and theatre.
He has won 5 awards for stage design of renowned plays, “The Road to Mecca”, “house”, “American Buffalo”, “Thomas Becket” and “Before the Last Goodbye”. He has also won 3 Varna Town Awards for Outstanding achievements in the field of culture and theater. In 2003, Tony won the Varna Award for stage design of the Opera “Don Carlos”
In 2000, Todor Ignatov was one of the few artists from around the world who were awarded the prestigious “2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century” AWARD in honor of the Outstanding Contribution within the artistic medium of Theater and Plastic arts from the International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England.
Last year, he won even more awards- the 2011 Award of the Mayor of Varna and the 2011 Award of the ‘Open Society’. He has held more than 120 exhibitions in different countries, 54 theatrical productions, 100 concerts and the list goes on.
He is a unique artist whose works display a fascination with space and light!
“Pink Ladies” by Gayatri Manchanda
Pink Ladies, 11×15 inches by Gayatri
Gayatri started painting about fifteen years ago, beginning with simple scenes of men and women going about the business of living their complex lives. She concentrates on two mediums – watercolours and acrylics. What she enjoys most is paintings of Indian folk and classical dancers trying to capture their movements as they create their magic on stage.Gayatri has not formally trained in art. She has an M.A. in English literature from Delhi University and a B.Ed degree as well. However she has taken advantage of the computer to interact with artists on websites and they have helped her greatly – trained artists giving good advice on compositon and colour, and tips on how to improve on technique while encouraging her to continue with her own style and interpretations.
She has changed much in her painting style over the years. She has attempted to capture the spirit of the current changes taking in India. It does not seem to be correct to continue portraying India as a land of largely rural people. It is in a great state of economic and social flux. As it tries to rise out of the past it is difficult to portray on canvas what it is really going through. Her abstracts reflect some of this ambiguity. Also since she has spent so many years living out of her country she feels this is a more honest way of painting. But she does plan to go back to a figurative style eventually.
By travelling to and living in many different countries – Egypt, Sri Lanka, Portugal, Canada, Russia and now in Bulgaria- as the wife of an Indian diplomat she is fortunate to have had a chance to be exposed to some really great artworks. These have been a great inspiration to her.
As an artist Gayatri insists one is forever learning. You can never stop.
“God’s Mother” and “Untitled” By Plamen Kapitanski
By Plamen Kapitanski, Size: 75X90cm
Born 1964, Plamen Kapitanski is a Bulgarian fine artist who spent a decade living and working in London. Having attended the College of Art in Sofia from 1978-1983, Kapitanski continued his formal education at the Academy of Fine Arts, Sofia 1985 – 1991. His artistic talent and passion for painting both frescoes, and oils on the finest canvases, have earned him the highest regard and fine reputation throughout Europe. Ensuing ten One-Man Shows and more than nine Joint Exhibitions throughout most capital cities in Europe, many of Kapitanski’s works now hang in private collections worldwide, including the USA and Canada. His portrait of the King of England, Richard the Lionheart is part of the Queen’s private collection at The Tower of London.
Plamen currently lives and works in Bulgaria.
“God’s Mother” by Plamen Kapitanski, Size: 50X60cm
“Eyes of Goodness” By Viktoria Stoyanova
“Eyes of goodness” By Viktoria Stoyanova, Size: 67x67cm
VICTORIA STOYANOVA
Born on 23rd of May 1968 in the city of Sofia, Victoria Stoyanova is a self-educated artist who before starting her artistic carеer in 1997 works very successfully as a fashion designer.
Exhibitions by Victoria Stoyanova
1998 – Island of Siros, Greece, Town Centre Art Gallery
1998 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Hungarian Culture Institute Art Gallery
1998 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The City Library Art Gallery
2000 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Central Army Club Art Gallery
2000 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Hungarian Culture Institute Art Gallery
2001 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Hungarian Culture Institute Art Gallery
2001 – Varna, Bulgaria, The Artea Central Art Gallery
2002 – Rome, Italy, The Tartaglia Arte
2003 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Hungarian Culture Institute Art Gallery
2004 – Paris, France, Grande marched’ Art Contemporain
2004 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Lik art Gallery
2005 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Hungarian Culture Institute Art Gallery
2005 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Lik art Gallery
2005 – Sunny beach, Bulgaria, Maria Revas gallery
2006 – Paris, France, Grande marched’Art Contemporain
2006 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Beauty Gallery
2007 – Sofia, Bulgaria, The Hungarian Culture Institute Art Gallery
2007 – Paris, France, Grande marched’Art Contemporain
2007 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Lik art Gallery
2008 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Lik art Gallery
2008 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Lik art Gallery
2008 – Sliven, Bulgaria, May art Gallery
2008 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Victoria’s Gallery
2009 – Sofia, Bulgaria, Victoria’s Gallery
2010 – Sofia, Bulgaria, EDO.ART gallery
2010 – Sofia, Bulgaria, EDO.ART gallery
2011 – Sofia, Bulgaria, EDO.ART gallery
2011 – Sofia, Bulgaria, EDO.ART gallery
2012 – Douglas, Isle of Man, The Tickethall
Icons and paintings by Victoria are owned by private collectors in Bulgaria, UK, Germany, Greece, Russia, Cyprus, Italy, Austria, USA, Hungary, Japan, Canada, The Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand, Israel and Lebanon.
Ivaylo Funev
By Ivaylo Funev, Size:55X70cm
Ivaylo Funev born 1960 in Sofia, Bulgaria from a family of artists. His grandfather was a famous sculptor (Ivan Funev). He graduated from the National Academy of Theatrical Arts
in Sofia, Bulgaria as an actor but his passion was in painting. He emmigrated to Canada in 1990, where he worked as an actor in Canadian & American films. He is also a member of the Canadian Guild of Actors(ACTRA) but beside his work, painting became his passion. He had two exhibitions in Montreal Canada (Montreal Gallery 1875/ City Hall Gallery). After 22 years he longed to be back home in Sofia. His painting technique is unique. His painting style is abstract playing with texture & color.
“Dos Gardenias Para Ti” By Alexandrina Karadjova
“Dos Gardenias para ti” by Alexandrina Karadjova, Size: 45X75cm framed
Alexandrina Karadjova – Acrista is a contemporary Bulgarian artist, who, for more than 10 years, charms the art-lovers with her exquisite, magic and feminine paintings, done in soft pastel – one of the most expressive art materials.Called“Theartistofdolcevita” AlexandrinaKaradjovaimpressesthe admirers with her poetic vision of the world, her tenderness and color, that she also expresses with two other artistic materials – oil and acrylic. Alexandrina has in her portfolio numerous solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad, and also many group exhibitions and charity projects.
Her business card is the stylish virtual art gallery at www.acrista.com, where she shares the magic of the pastel, her poems and photographs. The blog www.acrista-cafe.com is her special place for thoughts, articles of art, art marketing, movies, theatre and literature.
Her artwork delights the eyes of many collectors around Europe, North America and Australia. Since November 2010 Alexandrina is a member of the Pastel Guild of Europe. Since 2012 Alexandrina is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Bulgarian Fund of Women.
Mercedes Test Drive and One Night Hotel Accommodations
Belgian Chocolate Statue
The chocolate sculpture on sale was made on 24 October 2012 by master-chocolatier Stéphane Leroux during a demonstration in the Hilton on the occasion of the 7th Belgian Week in Sofia. The sculpture weighs 15 kg and is made out of white chocolate and dark chocolate with a cocoa level of 55 %. The chocolate used is of the“Belcolade” brand, a professional product made by the Belgian company Puratos, which is also present in Bulgaria. It took Mr. Leroux 30 years of experience and 2 working days to make it.
The showpiece contains floral and vegetable elements, such as a bamboo stick and a dahlia flower, which are typical for this type of demonstration sculptures. The future owner will be confronted with the excruciating choice between eating the sculpture, or enjoying it as a piece of art. The sculpture can be kept for a very long time, ideally at a temperature of 20 degrees and protecting it from humidity.
This is probably the most original and exclusive Christmas present money one can buy for a beloved one. Bidding will start at 300 leva.
Chocolatier Stéphane Leroux is won many prestigious prices in his career. As a pasty maker he was “Best artisan of France”and vice world champion at the World Pastry Championship in 2004 in Las Vegas. Also in Las Vegas, he won the 2002 prize for “Best Chocolate Piece”. From 1996 until 1997 he was pastry chief for the luxury chocolate maker Pierre Marcolini in Brussels. Currently he works for Belcolade and teaches at the French NationalSuperior Schoolfor Pastry at Yssingeaux.
Belgian Chocolate Statue
Belgian Chocolate Statue
Two Night Weekend Stay for Two at the Radisson 
The Ginger Bread House
30 cm long, 22 cm wide, and 30 cm high
Auctioneer Biography
DIANA STOYANOVA HAITOVA
Born: 20 Oct. 1954 – in Asenovgrad
She was educated at “G.Dimitrov” High School, – Plovdiv
In 1980 she finished the National Academy of Theatrical and Film Art at the class of prof. Grisha Ostrovski
1974-1979 Works at Plovdiv Theatre „N.О.Маsalitinov”
1982-1993г.- Works at “Drama theatre “ – Smolyan
1993-2012г. Freelancer
She is married to architect Zdravetz Haitov with whom she has a daughter
Occupation: Actress
Years active: 1980- present
Address: Sofia, 27 Peter Bogdan str.
Tel./fax 02/8 43-53-69 or 02/ 9 44-08-08.
