Biliana Velkova, Talasumi

Biliana Velkova
Talasumi, 2024
Watercolour, oil pastel, collage
12 x 16 inches (framed)

Biliana Velkova’s series, Talasumi, are a suite of works featuring mythological creatures from Bulgarian folklore who were used as ways to interpret the unexplainable in ancient times. Drought, storms, weather patterns, circadian rhythms - all became manifest through songs that breathed life into these creatures, their powers, their interactions with each other, and of course, their reactions to human action/inactions.

Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, Biliana Velkova is based in Vancouver. Velkova’s art practice explores the significance of cultural myths, Eastern European diaspora and storytelling. She has an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan and a BFA from Concordia University