Georgi Janakiev
George Stoyanov Yanakiev (May 6, 1941 – March 1, 2018) was a Bulgarian artist, one of the main representatives of the Bulgarian graphics, illustration and painting.
George Yanakiev Bulgarian painter | |
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| Born | 1941.05.06 |
| Died | 2018.03.01 |
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| Education | Masters degree of Art |
| Alma mater | National Art Academy |
Notable work | "The vines dance" |
| Style | Graffics |
| Patron(s) | Prof. Evtim Tomov Zafir Yonchev Petar Chuklev |
Biography
Born on May 6, 1941 in Veselie, Bourgas District. His childhood and youth were bygoned in the Burgas region. In 1964 he was admitted to the National Academy of Sofia with graphics. In 1970 he graduated with honors and was awarded the honor by the then first secretary of the BCP Todor Zhivkov.
In 1971 he was assigned to work in Sliven, where he works in Municipality of Sliven. There are as many solo exhibitions and participated in general, regional, district and group exhibitions. For many years he was professor of painting at the National Art School "Dimitar Dobrovich" in Sliven. He was a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists.
In 2014 he received a severe ischemic stroke.
He dies on March 1, 2018 from cancer.