Politics - Bronze Sculpture by Aliev

Gyunay Aliev is a contemporary Bulgarian sculptor working and living in Germany. He belongs to a generation of artists who bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic trends. His works reflect a deep respect for classical techniques while engaging in a dialogue with modern expression.

Gyunay Aliev was born in Bulgaria in 1974, where he graduated from the V. Tarnovo University of Fine Arts. He also holds a degree in design from Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in Germany, where he currently lives and works.

Aliev´s bronze sculptures are created through an elaborate and centuries-old lost-wax casting process (cire perdue), involving every step from shaping the form to casting, refining, chiseling, and patination.

Gyunay Aliev was born in Bulgaria and studied sculpture at the Academy of Arts in Veliko Tarnovo from 1994 to 1999, graduating with a Master of Arts (M.A.). From 2002 to 2006, he continued his education in Photography and Media at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld, earning a Diploma in Design.

Aliev has been working as a freelance artist since 1998 and has lived and worked in Bielefeld, Germany, since 2001. In addition to his artistic practice, he also works as an art teacher.

His bronze sculptures are created through an elaborate and centuries-old lost-wax casting process (cire perdue), involving every step from shaping the form to casting, refining, chiseling, and patination.

Gyunay Aliev belongs to a generation of artists who bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic trends. His works reflect a deep respect for classical techniques while engaging in a dialogue with modern expression.