Yassen Grigorov Deconstructs Language into Visual Poetry
Bulgarian visual artist Yassen Grigorov reimagines written language through abstract forms in his creations, which span painting, illustration, film, and children’s literature. Viewing letters as creative elements, he begins his artistic journey with semiotic writing techniques and uses canvas rotation to uncover hidden visuals. His notable piece, 'There is always something to celebrate,' conveys personal insights through acrylics and markers on laminated canvas. Grigorov has a diverse educational background, including studies in Narrative Arts and Comics in Angoulême, Visual Communication in Geneva, and Film at Bulgaria's National Film Academy. He is currently developing a children’s book that embodies his imaginative approach.
Key facts
- Yassen Grigorov is a Bulgarian visual artist working across painting, illustration, cinema, and language.
- He deconstructs written language into visual forms, allowing figures to emerge from transformed signs.
- His painting 'There is always something to celebrate' uses acrylic and markers on laminated canvas.
- Grigorov studied in Angoulême, Geneva, Sofia, and at Bulgaria's National Film Academy.
- He won the Bologna Ragazzi Award Mention and Prix Octogones for illustration.
- He received the Critics Award at the Golden Rose Bulgarian Film Festival and Grand Jury Prize at the San Diego International Children's Film Festival.
- Influences include Cy Twombly, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Pierre Soulages, and Mihail Kamberov.
- He is currently working on a children's book.
- Grigorov values artistic freedom and authenticity over accommodating external demands.
Entities
Artists
- Yassen Grigorov
- Cy Twombly
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Pierre Soulages
- Mihail Kamberov
Institutions
- National Academy of Arts in Sofia
- Bulgaria's National Film Academy
- Golden Rose Bulgarian Film Festival
- San Diego International Children's Film Festival
Locations
- Bulgaria
- Angoulême
- France
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Sofia
- San Diego
Sources
- AATONAU —