Ivan Milev – “Family”, Sofia, 1924

The painting “Family” by Ivan Milev is the highlight of the month of December in Djurkovi Gallery.

In his painting, he presents with a highly monumental, decorative – constructive artistic language – the spirit, strength and moral foundations of the Bulgarian patriarchal family of that time. The masterfully balanced composition gives the work an iconographic finish. It is very likely that the painting was a preparatory project for a mural or theater set.

“From today, my friend and companion in life becomes my nice art. I love my art the most and I have served my art to the end.”

Ivan Milev