Penko Platikanov is an academically trained artist working figurative  and abstract sculpture.  His preferred materials are bronze and  terracotta, but he is also using wood, stone, and iron, casting  sculptures in aqua resin and hydro stone.  Penko studied in the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria and  graduated with MA in Fine Arts and Sculpture.

The artist lives and works in New York City since the year 2000.  His  art studio is located in Long Island City, where he runs LIC Sculpture  School - art school for figurative sculpture and drawing.