Ivan Zhabov

This versatile talent has manifested itself in many genres of fine art: painting, icon painting, stained glass, mosaic, wood carving, small sculptures, etc. This is not at all accidental, because his wish for his works to “sound” like verse and melody is coming true. The folklore legends from under his brush follow the rhythm and step of the round dance. The people and creatures in his world move as if in a ritual dance, and the kindness and mercy depicted are reminiscent of sacred icon painting. The first of his more than fifteen exhibitions in Sofia was in 1991 at the “Hemus” gallery, and then he was repeatedly presented in our country and around the world. This is not at all accidental, because his wish for his works to “sound” like verse and melody is coming true. The folklore legends from under his brush follow the rhythm and step of the round dance. The people and creatures in his world move as if in a ritual dance, and the depicted kindness and mercy are reminiscent of a holy icon painting. Gallery “Noah” presents him with paintings on wood. Ivan Zhabov himself made the wooden frames so that each frame stands as a natural end to the work. The author also paints oil paintings on linen canvas.