ABOUT
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso
I am Kristina - a Bulgarian/Canadian multidisciplinary artist and cultural producer.
World-building is the main theme in my work.
I am interested in a particular aspect of it: inner world-building.
I create artworks and immersive experiences that confront the audience with an unfamiliar environment. Providing temporary evasion but most importantly - an opportunity for contemplation. I believe in the complete surrender to an experience.
My design is heavily driven by science fiction, spirituality, and mysticism.
I also gather inspiration from modern architecture and immersive interiors.
I get goosebumps thinking about yet-to-be-imagined worlds.
My creation process involves analog experimentation with materials and textures.
I incorporate neon colors, lights, iridescence, transparency, and fluidity.
Parallel to my artistic practice, I collaborate with brands, artists, and institutions open to risk and imagination.
I am based between The Netherlands and Spain.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Graphic Design — ArtEZ, Netherlands
Business Administration & Marketing — UQO, Italy, Canada
Event Planning — Collège La Cité, Canada
PRESS, EXHIBITIONS & PROJECTS
2026 — Ambassador for Time for (S) Heroes
2026 — Speaker at Pecha Kucha Sofia
2026 — Artist at Scythia International Textile Fibre Art Biennial
2026 — Resident Artist at Espronceda Barcelona CRAFT Residency
2025 — Artist and Performer at TicTac Art Center Brussels
2025 — Curator and Floor Manager at Dutch Design Week — Manifestations
2025 — Artist at Lunar Festival of Lights
2025 — Speaker and Makeup Artist at Pecha Kucha Sofia
2025 — Makeup Artist and Wardrobe Stylist for Halfway There
2024 — Producer, Curator and Presenter at Art Battle Amsterdam
2024 — Tutor and Workshop Lead at ArtEZ Design Academy, UPOP Design Academy, St. Joost Art Academy, Media Studios
2024 — Participant at ICW Winter Market
2024 — The Heroine Journey by Peter de Kuster
2024 — Artist at Kollection Kitsch Rotterdam
2024 — Artist at Froufrou’s Vintage
2024 — Artist at What Is Happening Here Gallery Amsterdam
2024 — Artist at Creative Play Day Eindhoven
2024 — Shortlisted Artist at MOMO Festival
2024 — Artist at Feel Good Market
2024 — Artist at Uitnacht Arnhem
2023 — Speaker and Workshop Leader at Future Art School Conference
2023 — Workshop Leader at ONE NIGHT STAND (ArtEZ)
2022 — Artist at The Big Draw
2022 — Participant at State of Fashion Biennale
2021 — Artist at Media Arts Festival Arnhem
Book — Wignor X: The Gentle Colonizers
Graduate profile — ArtEZ Profile
Publication — Studium Generale
Travel blog — kizza.travel.blog
Writing — Wattpad