Albena Robev

Albena Robev, originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, has been living in Mississauga, Canada, for over 25 years. She graduated in English Language and pedagogics from the Sofia University and works as a school teacher.

Albena presented her photography at the Bulgarian Art Festival in Toronto and Ottawa. One of her images made the selection “Bridges to Christo” at Vivacom Art Hall that traveled Bulgaria and internationally.

Some of her photographs are in private collections in Bulgaria, Canada, USA and Italy.

Artist Statement

My interest in photography is an extension of the way I see the world; it is the simple beauty found in life's most ordinary moments which fascinates me.

When I am available and open to see, incredible things just show themselves to me. It feels like opening a present - everything is new, fresh and exciting. I forget about the world for a few seconds and take the image.

I am not a formally trained photographer but have recently discovered Miksang. It means 'Good Eye' in Tibetan and is a form of contemplative photography. 

My goal is to be able to communicate to the viewer my original perception, without any alterations.