I’m a creative professional with international experience and a strong background in textiles. Over the years I’ve worked in textile and art production, artwork production, handling and organisational roles for exhibitions and performances. My practice moves between independent projects and team collaborations, where I’ve taken on roles in project development, production management, and set styling. I enjoy balancing research with hands-on production and approach new contexts with curiosity and openness. Recently relocated to Milan, I’m looking forward to contributing my skills and growing through new opportunities here. I thrive in international and multidisciplinary settings, and I’m eager to bring my experience in textile innovation, installation, and exhibition production to collaborative projects in this vibrant city.

Jenela Kostova

I’m a creative professional with international experience and a strong background in textiles. Over the years I’ve worked in textile and art production, artwork production, handling and organisational roles for exhibitions and performances. My practice moves between independent projects and team collaborations, where I’ve taken on roles in project development, production management, and set styling. I enjoy balancing research with hands-on production and approach new contexts with curiosity and openness. Recently relocated to Milan, I’m looking forward to contributing my skills and growing through new opportunities here. I thrive in international and multidisciplinary settings, and I’m eager to bring my experience in textile innovation, installation, and exhibition production to collaborative projects in this vibrant city.

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I’m a creative professional with international experience and a strong background in textiles. Over the years I’ve worked in textile and art production, artwork production, handling and organisational roles for exhibitions and performances. My practice moves between independent projects and team collaborations, where I’ve taken on roles in project development, production management, and set styling. I enjoy balancing research with hands-on production and approach new contexts with curiosity and openness.

Recently relocated to Milan, I’m looking forward to contributing my skills and growing through new opportunities here. I thrive in international and multidisciplinary settings, and I’m eager to bring my experience in textile innovation, installation, and exhibition production to collaborative projects in this vibrant city.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Practice
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and track content strategy for the studio’s social media channels. Monitor account growth and engagement, adjusting campaigns based on performance. Coordinate visual storytelling that reflects the production house’s identity.
Artwork care & maintenance at San Secondo
January 1, 2024 - Present
Installing artworks for exhibitions across major Milanese museums and foundations among which Fondazione Prada, Pirelli Hangar Bicocca, Mudec, etc. Conduct maintenance, conservation checks, and safe storage procedures.
Social Media Management at Studio x01
January 1, 2024 - Present
Develop and track content strategy for the studio’s social media channels. Monitor account growth and engagement, adjusting campaigns based on performance. Coordinate visual storytelling that reflects the production house’s identity.
Production Manager / Project Developer / Textile Specialist at Attitudine Forma, Milano
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Managed planning, logistics, and installation of light-kinetic artworks for large-scale international exhibitions and performances. Created show choreographies for kinetic textile artworks that performed during exhibitions worldwide. Oversaw textile development and production for stage and installation projects. Ensured timely execution and high-quality delivery of artworks under complex schedules. Created manuals and booklet materials to support installation and handling of specific artworks.
Project management, Artwork production, Set design at Independent practice
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead independent and collaborative projects in textile art, set styling, and exhibition production. Manage project: research, budgeting, fabrication, and on-site coordination. Design and produce sets, props, and installations for performances and exhibitions.

Education

BA at Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Professional School of Texiles at Varna (BG)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education