March 2017
San Stefano Gallery celebrated its official opening on 7 March 2017 with an art exhibition “Historical Romanticism” by Vasil Goranov. The exhibition features 19 original paintings where the artist has depicted glorious heroes and pivotal moments in Bulgarian history.
In the presence of numerous invited guests, Academician Anton Donchev expressed his view on Vasil Goranov’s paintings. “By virtue of dignity we are human persons. The artist Vasil Goranov is among those people whom we should be grateful for being Bulgarians, for boosting our national self-esteem so that we can watch the world with open eyes. I express my deep gratitude to him,” said Acad. Donchev. The publisher Ivan Granitski presented a new book “Historical Romanticism” featuring Vasil Goranov’s artworks.
Vasil Goranov graduated from St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting. His most commonly used painting technique is oil on canvas. In most of his artworks, the artist Vasil Goranov skillfully recreates key historical events and famous heroes that awaken a new perception of our history.
The paintings will be displayed at San Stefano Gallery until 7 May 2017.