Sofia Minkova, grew up in Russia, Siberia. 

Studied art wolrwide, Russia, Inited States and gor a degree in Set Desing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. 

Currently lives and works in Italy, in a small medieval town - Calcata, an important artisitic comunity. Raises 3 little children and runs a small peronal gallery and lab at Calcata, Vt.