Daniel Mirchev DUNA is a well-established sculptor known for his intricate and dynamic wooden sculptures. He has over 30 years of experience in wood sculpture, a craft he began honing during his studies at the Sliven Art High School, where he specialized in woodcarving. His work often explores the interplay between figurative and abstract forms, leveraging the natural qualities of plywood to create complex, flowing shapes that engage viewers from multiple angles.
Mirchev's sculptures have been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Bulgaria and internationally. Notably, he has had a significant presence in galleries such as the Macadam Contemporary Art Gallery in Brussels and the Cube Gallery in London. Daniel Mirchev is expanding his presence in the art world, now also being represented by The Boston art gallery Lanoue, USA. His work has been part of various art forums and exhibitions across Europe and America, and his pieces are included in private collections in Western Europe, Canada, and the United States.
In terms of material and technique, Mirchev's choice of plywood is particularly noteworthy. The layered structure of plywood allows him to create new and independent lines during the sculpting process, which complements the forms he envisions. This technique contributes to a harmonious blend of volume and line, resulting in sculptures that appear both organic and meticulously crafted. His work often plays with light and shadow, enhancing the viewer's experience and interaction with each piece.
Recent events:
NORD ART 2026 – Curatorial International Exhibition for contemporary art, Budelsdorf, Germany, 06 June – 06 October 2026
Process–Space 2026 - International Residency for contemporary art - invited artist, Balchik, Bulgaria, June - September 2026
Solo Exhibition – September 2026, SEPT Gallery, Knokke, Belgium
Solo Exhibition - November 2026, Credo Bonum gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
Art Miami (Featured artist by Cube Gallery, London) — Miami, USA — 2023–2025
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
Making waves, March – April 2025: Lanoue Gallery, Boston, USA Something in the Air, June – July 2024: Macadam Gallery, Brussels, Belgium Zoom In Zoom Out, October – November 2022: Macadam Gallery, Brussels, BelgiumBLUR, December 2021 – January 2022, Credo Bonum Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Featured group exhibitions:
April 2026 / Group exhibition / Curatorial project "Lost Forest", DOZA Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
October 2025 / National Sculpture Exhibition, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 2024 / Group exhibition, Lanoue Gallery, Boston, MA, USA
September 2023 / Selected artists exhibition, Cube gallery, London
September 2022 / “Capacity of line”, Group exhibition, Vijion Art Gallery, Pontives, Italy
April 2022 / “UNEARTHLY”, Collective exhibition, Macadam gallery, Brussels, Belgium
October 2019 / Representative exhibition, Port Prim Art Festival, Bourgas, Bulgaria – curatorial exhibition, invited artist
November 2018 / “Architec-tonic” – special guest to Obetre Exhibition – Macadam gallery, Brussels, Belgium
October 2018 / “Brittle destruction of materials”, Anniversary Exhibition of the Prominent Artists of the Sofia Gallery “The Red Dot Depot”, Sofia, Bulgaria
December 2017 – January 2018 / Collective exhibition of Art Union of Bulgarian Artists “Woodcarving”, Sofia, Bulgaria
May – September 2016 / Human Rights Diversity Exhibition curated by Roberto Ronka, Trento, Italy
