Stefan Lefterov
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Stefan Lefterov was a noted Bulgarian painter of futuristic art with more than 400 paintings large amount of which he donated to friends, colleagues and planetarium
s. He was the first author in his country to promote this style with art exhibitions and events.
, Bulgaria
in the year of 1945. After graduating the St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia
with a degree in physics he started working in the Technical University of Varna
as an assistant professor in the mathematical department.
Being drawn towards futuristic and fantasy art since he was a child, Stefan Lefterov started mixing various painting techniques so that he can try to express his inner vision of futuristic landscapes and technology.
Some of his methods and work were heavily criticized by his fellow art colleagues in the city of Varna
for being based on academicism.
This forced him to study world art and to perfect his style. In the year of 1965 his paintings were shown in the Russian magazine "Technica Malodeji" ("Техника молодежи") and the Bulgarian "NT za mladejta" ("НТ за младежтa"). In the same year he makes an art exhibition in Varna
, which in fact is the very first art exhibition with futuristic thematics in Bulgaria
. He is a notable member of clubs with fantasy and futuristic design and ideas. Founder of the club "Andromeda".
Died in Varna, 1992.
, Germany
and Belgium
. Paintings of Stephan Lefterov were presented at EXPO'70 in Osaka
(Japan
) and on the third "Evrokon" in Poznan
, Poland
. He explained that his personal favorites were in his solo exhibitions in the years of 1970, 1972 and 1978 in Varna
.
There is a resident gallery of Stefan Lefterov in the planetarium
of Varna
(found in the sea garden). More of his works can be found in the planetarium
in the city of Kardzhali
. A large number of his paintings were donated by him to the Technical University of Varna
and his colleagues during his years of work at the university.
1985 - Second award by the American magazine "Fandom Directory"
1985 - Award by the EXPO'85 in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
1986 - Third award by the American magazine "Fandom Directory"
1988 - Honorable award for contribution in fantasy and futuristic art "Evrokon"
Planetarium
A planetarium is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation...
s. He was the first author in his country to promote this style with art exhibitions and events.
Biography
Born in the village of Dragijevo near Veliko TarnovoVeliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famous as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
in the year of 1945. After graduating the St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia
Sofia University
The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia or Sofia University is the oldest higher education institution in Bulgaria, founded on 1 October 1888...
with a degree in physics he started working in the Technical University of Varna
Technical University of Varna
The Technical University of Varna is a state university in Varna, Bulgaria, founded in 1962.-History:The Technical University of Varna was established in 1962 by the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria and the Decree of the National Assembly in order to ensure the training of engineering staff in the...
as an assistant professor in the mathematical department.
Being drawn towards futuristic and fantasy art since he was a child, Stefan Lefterov started mixing various painting techniques so that he can try to express his inner vision of futuristic landscapes and technology.
Some of his methods and work were heavily criticized by his fellow art colleagues in the city of Varna
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, with a population of 334,870 inhabitants according to Census 2011...
for being based on academicism.
This forced him to study world art and to perfect his style. In the year of 1965 his paintings were shown in the Russian magazine "Technica Malodeji" ("Техника молодежи") and the Bulgarian "NT za mladejta" ("НТ за младежтa"). In the same year he makes an art exhibition in Varna
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, with a population of 334,870 inhabitants according to Census 2011...
, which in fact is the very first art exhibition with futuristic thematics in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
. He is a notable member of clubs with fantasy and futuristic design and ideas. Founder of the club "Andromeda".
Died in Varna, 1992.
Works
Author of more than 400 paintings, some of which are located in private collection of people in EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. Paintings of Stephan Lefterov were presented at EXPO'70 in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
(Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
) and on the third "Evrokon" in Poznan
Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. He explained that his personal favorites were in his solo exhibitions in the years of 1970, 1972 and 1978 in Varna
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, with a population of 334,870 inhabitants according to Census 2011...
.
There is a resident gallery of Stefan Lefterov in the planetarium
Planetarium
A planetarium is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation...
of Varna
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, with a population of 334,870 inhabitants according to Census 2011...
(found in the sea garden). More of his works can be found in the planetarium
Planetarium
A planetarium is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation...
in the city of Kardzhali
Kardzhali
Kardzhali or Kurdzhali is a town in Bulgaria, capital of Kardzhali Province in the Eastern Rhodopes. Near the town is the noted Kardzhali Dam.-Geography:...
. A large number of his paintings were donated by him to the Technical University of Varna
Technical University of Varna
The Technical University of Varna is a state university in Varna, Bulgaria, founded in 1962.-History:The Technical University of Varna was established in 1962 by the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria and the Decree of the National Assembly in order to ensure the training of engineering staff in the...
and his colleagues during his years of work at the university.
Awards
1971 - Award in a Russian competition organized by the magazine "Technica Malodeji" ("Техника молодежи")1985 - Second award by the American magazine "Fandom Directory"
1985 - Award by the EXPO'85 in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
1986 - Third award by the American magazine "Fandom Directory"
1988 - Honorable award for contribution in fantasy and futuristic art "Evrokon"