Slavi Langurov graduated from the Technical High School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy in Stara Zagora, and later earned his Master’s degree from the Academy of Economics in Svishtov.

During the quiet days of the COVID pandemic, he discovered a new path of expression through stained glass, embracing the delicate Tiffany technique. What began as an experiment soon grew into a passion.

The art glass he uses is not painted or imitated, but created in glass manufactories through traditional processes. Different chemical compounds give the glass its natural and lasting colors: vivid reds from sodium-calcium compositions, soft pinks from selenium, deep violets and amethyst tones from manganese and nickel, and brilliant shades of blue, green, and yellow-green from iron and chromium oxides. These authentic sheets of colored glass become his palette.

His stained glass pieces are built piece by piece, each fragment wrapped in copper foil and soldered together with tin-lead, forming luminous works that resemble vibrant paintings—crafted entirely from light and color itself.

Slavi has presented his work in several exhibitions, including the Autumn Salon 2024 at the “Ivan Milev” Gallery in Kazanlak, the first joint exhibition of Art Studio Nenova and Langurov at the Gallery of House of Culture—Sredetz in Sofia (2023), and the Autumn Salon 2023 at the “Ivan Milev” Gallery in Kazanlak.

Rayna Nenova was born in Kazanlak, in the heart of the Valley of Roses and the Thracian Kings. The fragrance of roses, the ancient echoes of history, and the light of her homeland are the invisible threads that run through her paintings.

Alongside her artistic path, her scientific journey led her to explore the secrets of rose oil, revealing its antiviral and antitumor activities (learn more about at: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1756-7524). For Rayna, this is more than research—it is a dialogue between science and art, where the rose blooms both on the canvas and in the laboratory, as symbol and as substance, as beauty and as healing.

She blends science and art in her own way, as she is the heir to the unique “subconscious/intuitive painting” methodology that her mentor, Stefka Baldzhieva, developed. Discover more in section “Art Classes: Subconscious/Intuitive Painting and Art Therapy”.

Rayna’s works have been part of many exhibitions across Bulgaria, among them the long-standing Autumn Salon in Kazanlak, in which she has participated over the years, as well as the annual exhibitions dedicated to female artists at the “Ivan Milev” Gallery. Her first solo exhibition, “Return to the Roots”, opened in 2018 at the Literature and Art Museum “Chudomir,” followed by “Life is a Theater” in 2019 at the Military Club in Kazanlak. In 2023 she presented, together with her partner Slavi Langurov, the first joint exhibition of their studio in Sofia. More recently, her art has been celebrated in thematic exhibitions such as The Fragrance of Roses and Colorful Messages from Kazanlak, both dedicated to the spirit of her birthplace and the flower that inspires much of her work.

For a complete list of past and upcoming exhibitions, please see the Events section.

Subconscious/Intuitive Painting and Art Therapy

“Step into the world where your inner self speaks through color and form. In Subconscious Painting, intuition becomes your guide, and every stroke of light uncovers hidden talents, sparks creativity, and awakens the mind.”

The Essence of Subconscious Painting

The program nurtures a holistic approach to personal development, using the transformative power of art. Subconscious painting is an intuitive, spontaneous process of creation. It taps into the divine essence encoded in the human subconscious, the bridge between our hidden inner self and the desire to express our true nature. Through this process, participants rediscover their innate talents and reconnect with the creative gifts bestowed by the Creator.

Neuroplasticity and the Mind

Subconscious painting naturally engages neuroplasticity — the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize neural networks and form new pathways. As participants immerse themselves in intuitive creation, alpha brainwave activity rises spontaneously, supporting heightened creativity, expanding cognitive capacity, and fostering overall well-being. This process unfolds harmoniously as an inherent part of the painting experience.

Individualized Learning

The program is personalized, structured across three progressive learning levels, allowing each participant to develop at their own pace while exploring the depths of their imagination and inner self. Participants explore over forty painting techniques, including many that lie beyond the boundaries of academic art.