Emil Marinov Tzeinski
Icon Painter | Sacred Artist
Emil Tzeinski (born 1956, Belogradchik, Bulgaria) is an icon painter whose work is rooted in the Orthodox tradition. He studied sacred art in Sofia, continued his spiritual formation at the Rila Monastery, and has lived and worked in Italy since 1991.
His works are held in churches, monasteries, and private collections across Europe. Throughout his career, he has presented more than fifty solo exhibitions and created numerous commissioned icons and sacred artworks.
Faith, tradition, and spiritual symbolism are the foundation of Emil Tzeinski’s artistic practice. Working with traditional iconographic techniques, he seeks to create works that inspire contemplation, prayer, and a deeper connection with the Christian heritage.
His works are held in churches, monasteries, and private collections across Europe. Throughout his career, he has presented more than fifty solo exhibitions and created numerous commissioned icons and sacred artworks.
Faith, tradition, and spiritual symbolism are the foundation of Emil Tzeinski’s artistic practice. Working with traditional iconographic techniques, he seeks to create works that inspire contemplation, prayer, and a deeper connection with the Christian heritage.
Selected Exhibitions
A selection of exhibitions held in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Romania, and Bulgaria over more than three decades of artistic activity.
– Monza, Italy
“Pratum Magnum” Art Award
– Assisi, Italy
Sala dei Priori
– Rome, Italy
Basilica of San Clemente
– Bern, Switzerland
Exhibition organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
– Como, Italy
Cardinal Ferrari Pastoral Center
– Bellinzona, Switzerland
San Giovanni Battista Hall
– Bari, Italy
Archaeological Museum Palazzo Simi
– Assisi, Italy
Municipal Art Gallery (Pinacoteca Comunale)
– Berlin, Germany
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
– Bucharest, Romania
Parliament of Romania
– Solza, Italy
Colleoni Castle
– Milan, Italy
Prefecture of Milan
– Monza, Italy
“Pratum Magnum” Art Award
– Assisi, Italy
Sala dei Priori
– Rome, Italy
Basilica of San Clemente
– Bern, Switzerland
Exhibition organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
– Como, Italy
Cardinal Ferrari Pastoral Center
– Bellinzona, Switzerland
San Giovanni Battista Hall
– Bari, Italy
Archaeological Museum Palazzo Simi
– Assisi, Italy
Municipal Art Gallery (Pinacoteca Comunale)
– Berlin, Germany
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
– Bucharest, Romania
Parliament of Romania
– Solza, Italy
Colleoni Castle
– Milan, Italy
Prefecture of Milan
A bit of History
