Monika Naydenova is a glass artist from Bulgaria.

In her work she always gives priority to what distinguishes glass from all other materials – transparency and the way glass transmits, absorbs and reflects light.

“I like the dialogue with the glass, its behavior of a living organism with which you communicate and from which you learn. It cultivates patience and requires respect, but what it gives you in return, no other material can – glass allows you to see inside and through it! This eternal game with the light has always excited me.”

Monika’s previous experience in working with metals is often reflected in her current glass projects using the best of both materials together.

BIO 2013 – 2018, PhD, Department “Porcelain and Glass Design”, National Academy of Arts, Sofia, Bulgariа 2005-2007, MA, Department ” Metal”, National Academy of Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria 2001-2005, BA, Department “Metal”, National Academy of Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Today, Monika has her own studio – Mohika Art Glass Studio, mainly for kiln formed and cast glass in Sofia.

She realizes her blown glass projects in collaboration with Czech craftsmen.

Monika Naydenova is a lecturer at New Bulgarian University, Glass Department in Sofia and Project Manager of the International Biennale of Glass – Bulgaria.