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The World's Leading Contemporary Fine Art Gallery
Sabcho
Gavrailov
UK
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“There are striking similarities found between the landscape and portrait painting styles of me and Zlatyu Boyadzhiev.”
Sabcho Gavrailov is a self-taught artist from Bulgaria who works and creates in Hemel Hempstead, UK. He originates from the town of Brezovo which is also the birthplace of two iconic Bulgarian artists: Zlatyu Boyadzhiev, who died in 1976 and is known for his portraits and landscapes depicting the village life in the region, as well as and Mincho Katsaroff, an artist celebrated in France but virtually unknown in his home country.
In 2023 Sabbi created a series of paintings to form a collection that he calls, "Contemplation".
All paintings are inspired by photographs of theatrical performers which are Sabbi's own images. With these painting, the Artist wants to convey the power of human expression, dramatism and depth of feeling.
"Despertar"(Awakening) shows a girl in prison clothing illuminated by light, from all directions.
The artist conveys that despite all the mistakes we make in life, we can put things right.
Sabcho relates to Zlatyu Boyadzhiev through his great-grandfather, Zlatyu’s close cousin. He strongly believes his talent comes from the roots of the family. In his early days, Sabcho also took lessons in the atelier of another contemporary artist from the Plovdiv region, Geno Lazarov.
In 2023 Sabbi created a series of paintings to form a collection that he calls, "Contemplation".
All paintings are inspired by photographs of theatrical performers which are Sabbi's own images. With these paintings, the Artist wants to convey the power of human expression, dramatism and depth of feeling.
"Between the Light" is a portrait of a confused young woman who is illuminated by warm and cold light sources.
The artist conveys that we have the power to make our own choices.
In his early days, Sabcho also took lessons in the atelier of another contemporary artist from the Plovdiv region, Geno Lazarov. As a young teenager, Sabcho chose Art at school as one of his main subjects and showed great interest in different techniques such as etching, ink printmaking, and academic drawing as well as different mediums.
“A fascination with digital photography over the past decade has helped to encourage my love of travel photography and my favourite subject Portraiture.”
He was recognized as a rising talent by his teachers and was encouraged to take part in numerous art initiatives and national competitions. Sabcho graduated from the Vocational School of Architecture and Geodesy in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in 1996.
“Despite always wanting to become an artist one day, the opportunity had never really presented itself until the loss of my father back home in Bulgaria when a creative outpouring of emotion unleashed my talent.”
In 2003 he settled in the UK and two years later acquired a Professional Diploma in Digital Photography in London. Sabcho uses only his own sketches and photography to create his paintings.
In 2023 Sabbi created a series of paintings to form a collection that he calls, "Contemplation".
All paintings are inspired by photographs of theatrical performers which are Sabbi's own images. With these paintings, the Artist wants to convey the power of human expression, dramatism and depth of feeling.
"Hope" is a double portrait of two distressed young women who are looking up at a source of bright light.
The artist conveys that we must have faith through difficult times.
“I paint in oils as a primary medium, and I am now commissioned for my award-winning portraits, still-life art as well as impressionist landscape work.”
In 2023 Sabbi created a series of paintings to form a collection that he calls, "Contemplation".
All paintings are inspired by photographs of theatrical performers which are Sabbi's own images. With these paintings, the Artist wants to convey the power of human expression, dramatism and depth of feeling.
"Anticipation" is a figure of a young woman sitting firmly down but looking up at a light above in hope.
The artist conveys that we must believe in who we are and that we all have a purpose
He also admits that he is inspired and fascinated by great Master of Art such as Nicholay Blokhin, Rembrandt Van Rijn, and Vladimir Dimitrov, whose art he constantly studies and applies some of their techniques in his own art.
In 2023 Sabbi created a series of paintings to form a collection that he calls, "Contemplation".
All paintings are inspired by photographs of theatrical performers which are Sabbi's own images. With these paintings, the Artist wants to convey the power of human expression, dramatism and feeling.
"Gravity" is a figure of a young woman pulled by a power but trying to hold on to a piece of bright ribbon.
The artist conveys that despite all hurdles in life we can find the strength to hold on
Sabcho actively participates in the art communities in Hertfordshire, UK exhibits at local events and galleries, and takes part in national and international art competitions.
This painting is created from photographs and sketches the artist took at a local craft market in Bulgaria.
The Artist was fascinated by the facial expression of the man. The subject was a stranger who despite his poor background stood very confident and proud wearing his old cowboy hat. The artist saw the deep meaning of the whole scene.
The idea behind the painting is that we live a short life and we must be proud of who we are and be comfortable in our own aura.
Sabcho is an active member of the Harpenden Art Club, and his portraiture won the “Visitors Choice Award for a Painting” at the Harpenden Art Club Annual exhibitions for two consecutive years, 2021/22.
This painting depicts a young village girl who rests on a brick wall near a wooden door. The painting was created from a photograph the artist took in 2011. The artist was fascinated by the scene as the girl was ignored by her friends and was sitting alone and feeling sad. The painting portrays a strong feeling of loneliness but at the same time shows the hidden beauty one can find in the humbleness.
“My paintings are in private collections around the world including, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.”
This painting depicts a young village girl sitting by a riverbank dressed in a knitted pink cardigan and colour-matching booths.
The painting was inspired by a photograph the artist took in 2009. The artist was fascinated by the scene while playing with others for a moment the girl went really quiet and as if the world had stopped spinning. The facial expression is strong and conveys loneliness and emptiness.
Although he works and exhibits in the UK, in 2023 Sabcho received an invitation from the elite and prestigious Gallery and Art Museum Dimitar Georgiev in Plovdiv, Bulgaria to present a solo exhibition.
This horse portrait was created from a photograph following a series of horse commissions the artist completed in 2023.
The artist uses a unique approach of showing the form by contrasting it against a deep dark background. The artist uses a limited palette and muted colours to convey the realistic feel of the artwork. The feeling of the horse also could be felt through the slightly watered eyes and its posture.
Sabcho makes his debut in the Bulgarian art scene with a themed solo exhibition called "Roots" which he created to commemorate the 120 Anniversary of the Great Bulgarian Painter and his distant relative Zlatyu Boyadzhiev.
Thanksgiving is an original painting created using the Dutch Masters Approach. The painting is an original piece and captures the essence of the autumnal colour palette as well as the harvest. The artist creates the composition in a way that gives a pleasing view for the eye. The details of the painting are exquisite and the realism is evident without taking away the raw feel of the artist's brushstrokes.