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Ognian Zekoff, “Inside the Shell IV”
Oil on canvas
72" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “Silvermoon Light II”
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, “The Dream Keeper”
Oil on canvas
54" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, “Lifeline XI”
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, “Dancing Lights VII”
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, “The Pearl I”
Oil on canvas
60" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, “Inside the Shell I”
Oil on canvas
60" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “The Blessing IV”
Oil on canvas
72" x 36"
Ognian Zekoff, “The Pearl II”
Oil on canvas
60" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, “Inside the Shell II”
Oil on canvas
72" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “The Butterfly 2023”
Oil on canvas
48" x 96"
Ognian Zekoff, “Inside the Shell III”
Oil on canvas
72" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “Pearl III”
Oil on canvas
60" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “Lifeline XII”
Oil on canvas
72" x 36"
Ognian Zekoff, “Dancing Lights VI”
Oil of Canvas
72" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, “Dancing Lights II”
Oil on canvas
48" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, “Dancing Lights III”
Oil on canvas
96" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, “Dancing Lights IV”
Oil on canvas
96" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “Dancing Lights V”
Oil on canvas
96" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff “Memory Traces X”
Oil on canvas
56" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff “The Heritage”
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff “Unveiling I”
Oil on canvas
60" x 60"
Ognian Zekoff, “Forgiveness”
Oil on canvas
72" x 54"
Ognian Zekoff, “Nid Éphémère”
Oil on canvas
48" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, “Liberty”
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff “Resistance”
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff “United Keepers”
Oil on canvas
48" x 72"
Zekoff “Heart II”
Oil on canvas
60" x 48"
Zekoff “Heart I”
Oil on canvas
60" x 48"
Zekoff “Heart III”
Oil on canvas
60" x 48"
Zekoff “The Peacemaker”
Oil on canvas
96" x 60"
Zekoff “Jump”
Oil on canvas
48" x 72"
Zekoff “Up!”
Oil on canvas
72" x 36"
Zekoff “The Blessing II”
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Zekoff "Broken Silence"
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Zekoff “The Winner II”
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Zekoff "The Flight VII"
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff "Shield II" - Memory Traces Series SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, "The Flight" SOLD
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff "The Guardian" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 96"
Ognian Zekoff, "Silvermoon Light" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 84"
Ognian Zekoff, "The Butterfy IV" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff "Silent Wings III" SOLD
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, "Dancing Lights" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, "The Butterfly III" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, "The Butterfly II" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 48"
Ognian Zekoff, "The Butterfly" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff "The Blessing II" SOLD
Oil on canvas
72" x 56"
Ognian Zekoff "In God We Trust" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff, "Ballet XXIV" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 36"
Zekoff "Silent Wings II" SOLD
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff "Lifeline 2020" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 96"
Ognian Zekoff "The Nest" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 60"
Zekoff "Lifeline VIII" SOLD
Oil on canvas
36" x 72"
Zekoff "The Truth" SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 60"
Zekoff "Saving II" SOLD
Oil on canvas
96" x 60"
Zekoff "The Choice" SOLD
Oil on canvas
66" x 192"
Zekoff "Confidence" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 48"
Zekoff "Transpassing V" SOLD
Oil on canvas
60" x 60"
Zekoff "Point d'éveil VII" SOLD
Oil on canvas
24" x 24"
Zekoff "Fusion VIII" SOLD
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Zekoff "Transpassing II" SOLD
Oil on canvas
72" x 48"
Zekoff "Patience"SOLD
Oil on canvas
48" x 72"
Ognian Zekoff (b. 1964, Pleven, Bulgaria) is a renowned Montreal based artist known for his monochromatic oil paintings that traverse the boundaries between hyperrealism and surrealism. He carries on the strong tradition of European art schools by employing the techniques of charcoal drawing and oil painting on canvas, giving them a powerful new vision and place in contemporary art. Zekoff's ballerinas, hands, and nudes emerge in shades of grey within a black vacuum universe, simultaneously emphasizing their resemblance to reality while setting them apart from it. The illusion of light filtering through these spaces accentuates the subjects and infuses them with a touch of warmth, bringing forth their vitality and emotions through gesture.
Zekoff is a graduate of the National College of Fine Arts and the prestigious National Academy of Fine Arts, both located in Sofia. His first solo exhibition took place at the Grove Gallery in London, UK, in 1992. Following that, he resided in Sydney, Australia, until the end of 1993. In 2007, he relocated to Montreal, where he currently lives and works. His artwork can be found in significant private and public collections worldwide, including the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Sofia, the National Museum of China in Beijing, and the Cité des Arts Foundation in Paris, among others. Throughout the years, his work has gained international recognition and has been showcased in over 25 solo exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Zekoff has also received numerous international awards for his contributions to the art world. He has participated in various international art fairs, including Dubai (2006), Toronto (2007, 2008, 2010, 2014), and Miami (2022).
