Paola Minekov and Natalia Giacomino are the visionary co-founders of Creations Atelier, a vibrant community network launched in London in 2025 to empower artists, creative professionals, and businesses in the art sector.

Natalia Giacomino

An award-winning Italian architect based in South London, Natalia brings a wealth of experience from working with renowned architectural firms across Europe, China, and the Middle East. Her firm, Natalia Giacomino Architects, is known for creating timeless and beautiful designs that respect nature and human well-being. Natalia's passion lies in crafting unique spaces that blend elegance with sustainability, often collaborating with engineers and researching new materials to achieve innovative results.

Paola Minekov

A Bulgarian-born artist residing in Reading, Paola is celebrated for her dynamic paintings that blend abstraction with figuration, capturing vital sentiments and moments of life. Her work reveals influences of early Modernist traditions, and she has participated in numerous exhibitions across Europe. Paola also runs the lifestyle magazine Elysium, further showcasing her dedication to the arts.

Together, Paola and Natalia founded Creations Atelier to provide a supportive and accessible space for artists and creatives to grow their businesses. Balancing motherhood and careers in the arts, they understand the challenges faced by creative professionals and aim to offer networking opportunities, educational resources, and regular exhibitions to foster collaboration and success in the art world.