All tagged Ivan Kanchev
Ivan Kanchev, a Bulgarian artist and ceramist, delves into the profound with his latest series, "Man, where are you?" Kanchev’s work stands as a beacon of reflective commentary, scrutinizing the ecological, social, and political crises suffusing our contemporary existence. His oeuvre is a contemplative journey, not only showcasing artistry and skill but also inviting onlookers to a dialogue with the present day’s most pressing issues.
Could you walk us through your creative process? How do you approach the inception of a new piece, and what are the key stages in your workflow?
I don't like to explain my work. I define myself as an intuitive artist. I accept that instinct surpasses knowledge. For me, conceptual understanding always follows the image. I see the works ready in my mind like in a picture - with details and with colors. All I do is materialize the image that has appeared. I do not improvise. Only when I see an image do I start working. In the process of creation, other ideas naturally follow. On certain occasions I leave the work in reality different from what I saw in my mind. And isn't that improvisation?
