Artist Statement

I’m a design researcher and maker dedicated to utilising my diverse skills in analysis and design to create impactful solutions for women’s health and wellbeing.  Originally from Bulgaria, I bring a cultural perspective to my work which informs my design choices.

Key Skills and Expertise

While completing my MA in Fashion Futures at the London College of Fashion, I began focusing on female hormone health, with my research shedding light on often misunderstood aspects such as the Premenstruum. I use design and knitting as tools for communication, delving into the nuanced, shifting experiences of those who menstruate. Much like premenstrual syndrome, textile art has historically been dismissed, trivialised, and relegated to the realm of mundane “female concerns.” My work seeks to challenge and subvert this narrative, reframing both as powerful sources of agency and meaningful expressions of femininity.

I recently concluded a residency at Makerversity in Somerset House, where I curated an exhibition titled The Cycle. The project drew on cultural memory by reimagining traditional Bulgarian folk clothing. It opened up a conversation around something often silenced or considered taboo. Through visual interpretations of the Menstrual Cycle, the exhibition unpacked each phase as a moment of transformation and empowerment — brought to life through embroidery, metalwork, and knit. It celebrated the emotional and physical shifts as natural forces that link women to nature, history, and one another. Collaborating with other creatives, I added layers of scent, sound, and poetry to transform the exhibition into a fully multisensory experience.

Approach 

Embracing constant change, I keep an open mind and actively seek new perspectives to broaden and evolve my knowledge and design practice. My approach balances creativity with methodical research, enabling me to adapt, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful, community-centred projects. By engaging with lived experiences and fostering open dialogue, I aim to create work that resonates and connects.