Vasilena Stancheva is a PhD researcher and part-time lecturer at the National Academy of Art (she holds a master’s degree in “Metalwork”).

She works in the fields of medal sculpture, coin design, metal sculpture, and jewelry.

She is the designer of two commemorative coins issued by the Bulgarian National Bank. Se has received international awards and has participated in numerous exhibitions and artist-in-residence programs in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Member of the International Art Medal Federation - FIDEM.