I had the honor of attending the reception party for Fragmented Reflections hosted at the ARC Gallery at 832 W. Superior. Twelve Bulgarian artist will be showcasing their talent until November 29th.

As the elevator opened on the second floor, the sounds of Mlhai Vlad violin playing lead me to the the party.

Mlhai Vlad performing at the Fragmented Reflections reception party.

I immediately was able to find my art teacher at Harold Washington College, Vassilen Vassevski, one of the twelve artist that were displaying their art tonight. What I admire about Mr. V’s art is the simplicity in his art. His work displayed tonight shows a man, a woman, and finally, man and woman connecting together (not displayed in that sequence.)

Artist Vassilen Vassevski poses next to his art at the Fragemented Reflections reception.

The rest of the evening was filled with laughter, great conversation, enjoying the works of some talented Bulgarian artist. The first artist I was introduced to was Denitza Manevska. What attracted me to her work was the way she uses a multitude of colors in her work.

Denitza Manevska stands next to her displayed works at the ARC Gallery in Chicago.

ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation reception host.

Reception guest observing artwork of Bulgarian artist.

Closer to the end of the evening, I met Konstantin Kostov. He was among the many guest who attended the reception. He began explaining to me that he didn’t know he was showcasing his art tonight. He said somebody pointed out his name on on of the pieces on the wall. He invited me to take a look. I really didn’t know what I was looking for. He later showed me his name and his Illinois driver’s licence. He then introduced me to the “real” Konstantin Kostov.

Reception guest Konstantin Kostov (left) and Bulgarain sculptor Konstantin Kostov pose together.

Reception guest looks over one of Patrica Otto’s “Caged Dresses” at the Fragemented Reflections art reception.

Artist Vassilen Vassevski and Konstantin Kostov chat with reception guest at the ARC Gallery.

Bulgarian artist poses next to her work at the Fragmented Reflections Friday night reception.