Daniela Kouzov is a contemporary ceramic artist born in Bulgaria. She obtained a Bachelor Degree in Art from The Art and Fashion Institute, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. With a desire to have an understanding of the business side of the art field she obtained a Master Degree in Business from University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Opportunity to continue her education brought her to the United States and she got her second MBA from North Park University, Chicago, IL. She has been actively pursuing ceramics since 2017, completing the Ceramic Credit Program at NWTC, Green Bay, WI in 2020. Followed by Artist-in-Residence at NWTC, Green Bay, WI in 2021. She completed a second Artist-in Residence program in 2025 at Trout Museum of Art, Appleton, WI. Daniela Kouzov has participated in numerous juried art exhibits in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Philadelphia. She is the recipient of many art awards like First Place at GBAC Annual Exhibit in 2022; Second Place at The 77th Art Annual Exhibit, Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, WI in 2022; She is currently represented by Idea Gallery, Egg Harbor, WI; RAModern, Crested Butte, CO as well as Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend, WI Her works were displayed in publications including Fox Cities Magazine and Community Magazine. She currently lives and creates in Green Bay, WI. ARTIST STATEMENT: "Clay is a medium that continually challenges and expands my practice, pushing me to explore new forms and possibilities. Inspired by nature, my work reflects the shifting rhythms of life through sculptural forms that embody movement, energy, and direction. I strive to create clean, organic shapes that balance precision with spontaneity. Using a combination of wheel throwing and hand-building, I construct forms that twist, fold, and flow, capturing a sense of motion within stillness. Porcelain and mid-fire stoneware allow me to achieve surfaces and structures that enhance both delicacy and strength. I view each piece as part of a dialogue—an open conversation between artist and viewer. The layered complexity of my work invites multiple interpretations, encouraging engagement and personal connection. My goal is to create sculptures that are both visually compelling and conceptually resonant, offering a dynamic experience in any setting." ~ Daniela Kouzov