Velina Georgieva Staleva

Velina Georgieva Staleva is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mural Painting within the Faculty of Fine Arts at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. She specializes in historical and contemporary applications of stained glass art and creative processes in collaborative environments.

Her research interests focus on:

• Stained glass art evolution from early Christian traditions to contemporary installations
• Psychology of creative collaboration in art projects
• Interdisciplinary connections between religious architecture, material studies, and visual expression
• Environmental art integration in public spaces

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on stained glass applications across different historical periods and social contexts, with emphasis on team-based art creation, religious symbolism, and educational dimensions of public art installations.