ARTIST Yanko Tihov

The fall of the Berlin Wall, and the experiences of his childhood, created his interest in the movement of people and changes in the world map over time. Many of Tihov’s editions are hand gilded using various shades of gold, silver, or platinum to capture the individual details of the texts, seals and coat of arms. Full of information collected from census studies, he uses original passport covers to examine changing borders and populations. Ultimately, these artworks celebrate diversity and travel.