It is amazing
to realize TsenoÍs youth in age while analyzing his achievements
and the complexity of his talent. The uniqueness of his talent
lies in his ability to observe and grasp the essence of reality,
which makes his art close to the classical models in photography.
At the same time, his diverse point of view and creative interpretations
transform him into a conceptual modern artist with a discovering
spirit. When viewing his pictures you are involved in a revelation
for the human spirit.
Tseno has rear vision for lighting, composition and understanding
of tonal change. His ability to communicate his ideas is supported
by exceptional knowledge and skills in the entire process black
and white photography and tonal sense.
His art works have been exhibited and published in many countries
including Bulgaria, Canada, Italy, France, Check Republic and
United States. Tseno was well-recognized editor and photojournalist
with strong social position in primary press groups in Bulgaria.
Tsvetan Tsenov has over then years of experience as a freelance
photographer with advertising agencies, record labels, publishers
and cinema houses.
The importance of his artistic talent becomes significant for
the contemporary Bulgarian culture after the publication of his
photo album ñB&W Photographyî1994. Most influential Bulgarian
art gallery îAlexanderî recognized it with grand opening followed
by National TV and radio coverage.
Tseno has been awarded in international contest of ñPhotargusî
magazine, Paris with Grand Prize for Portrait photography in 1997.
In the period of 1991 till 2002 he had eight solo exhibitions,
four of them in Benham Studio Gallery- Seattle. They had significant
cultural impact and contributed to TsenoÍs reputation as an established
American North West artist. He is a member of Benham residential
program. His pictures are displayed in private collections in
Paris, Rome, Los Angeles, Dublin, Sofia, Vancouver, Portland,
Vidin and Seattle.
His newest works are continued search to defiant alternative process
to maximize the technical flexibility in expressing his ideas.
He is working on new body of work devoted to glorify spiritual
beauty.
The Benham Gallery has available a limited number of prints by
Tseno. We believe art is best sold on a one-to-one basis and will
generally provide any reasonable information about the arist,
including the artist's resume, background, and the availability
of books and prints for sale. The Benham Gallery accepts most
major payment types and transactions can be carried out by e-mail,
phone, mail, or better yet - by stopping by in person so we can
familiarize you with the the work. The pictures on this site are
no match compared to seeing the real thing in person..
