Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

The project aims to present contemporary European art to the Bulgarian public by organizing exhibitions of works by the established artist Sonya Ruskov in the regional cities of Bulgaria. Through the visual language of her metaphysical and socially engaged work, the project builds cultural bridges between different territories and communities, promoting a sense of European belonging and cultural diversity.

Sonya Ruskov lives and works in Germany, and her style is distinguished by expressive figurativeness, philosophical depth and ecological sensitivity. Using mixed media techniques – acrylic, encaustic, collage and sculptural forms – she creates visual narratives that reflect the concerns and hopes of modern man. Her works provoke a dialogue about identity, freedom and social connectedness.

The project responds to the societal challenges related to the lack of access to quality cultural production outside the capital by stimulating the search for and dissemination of European cultural content. By adapting to digital marketing and communication opportunities, the exhibitions will be accessible to a wider audience, including through online platforms and virtual tours.

Expected results include increased cultural engagement, social inclusion of vulnerable groups, strengthening the sense of a common European identity and building sustainable partnerships between cultural institutions. The project affirms the role of art as a tool for democratic participation, dialogue and cohesion within the European Union.