Hristo Kardzhilov

1952 - Born September 10 in Sofia
1978 - Graduated from the Academy of Arts in Sofia, majoring in illustration and book design.
Until 1982, he worked mainly in the field of book illustration and layout.
From 1982 to the present he has been working predominantly in the field of drawing, watercolor and drawing.
In addition to the dry needle, which is a major technical device in his works, there are graphic series made in lithography and serigraphy.
After 1984 he took an active part in the performances of the Bulgarian fine arts in Bulgaria and abroad. Its name is present in almost all editions of the most prestigious graphic biennials and triennials in Europe and the world. Many of his works are owned by galleries, private collections in 6 countries and abroad.
Awards
2001 - second prize at the International Triennial of Graphics, Sofia 2001
1997 - the grand prize of the Ninth International Biennial of Graphic Arts. Varna '97
1995 - first prize at the Eighth International Biennial of Graphics. Varna '95
1993 - Second prize at the Second International Biennial of Graphic Arts, Gyor, Hungary
1991 - Award of the Art Dialogue Association, Paris, at the Sixth International Biennial of Graphic Arts, Varna'91
1990 - jury award of the 18th Salon Vill de Villeneuve la Garenne
1989 - Graphic Prize, Sofia
1988 - Illustration Award, Sofia
1988 - Graphic Prize, Sofia
1985 - award for satirical graphics at the International Biennale of Humor and Satire - Gabrovo '85
1984 - Graphic Prize, Sofia
1984 - Illustration Award, Sofia.