PAVLINA ALEA - I have been passionate about drawing as far back as I remember. I saw a curious bit of evidence in my medical records from age 2. The doctor's comment read: "The child's favorite pastime is drawing". There it was! I am a classically trained artist, born and raised in Bulgaria.

The main force behind the choice of my career was my father, an architect, who noticed my natural talent and encouraged me to study art since the age of 10. Along the way, I attended the Fine Art magnet high school in Sofia, where the contact with talented peers pushed my skills to new levels. I later attended The National Academy of Art, the most prestigious higher education art school in Bulgaria. I would later earn my MFA in Painting from that same Academy.

In 2002 I decided to further my studies in the United States. I moved to Philadelphia, PA and was accepted to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Through my hard work and dedication, I became one of the most valuable students in the Academy earning not only a full-tuition scholarship but also numerous awards.

Currently, I live in Atlanta, GA and I work as a full-time professional artist. I exhibit my artworks in top rated art festivals around the country and I often travel abroad in search of inspiration. I have completed monumental public art projects in an artist team with my husband, Alfredo Alea.

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Exhale by Pavlina Alea

The reproduction is a limited edition of 25, signed and numbered.

Fine Art Giclee on Aluminum

(Dye Photo Sublimation)

Dimensions: 42" x 42" No frame needed, has a float frame on the back. This artwork doesn't need a frame, it comes ready to hang with all hanging hardware.

Retail Value: $1,600

Item is crated and shipping is included in the price.

Proceeds from this item will benefit both the artist and DC.