P. Tanchev - Scenography Web Site for Scenographer – Digital Art, Interactive Stage Design
A digital stage built for a digital scenographer
Petko Tanchev is a media artist and scenographer creating interactive mapping installations that weave virtual and physical worlds. Presenting the work of Petko Tanchev required more than a portfolio — it demanded a space capable of breathing with his ideas. We created an environment where WebGL, motion, and typography merge into a single narrative layer, allowing his projects to unfold with the same intensity they carry on stage. The result is a site that doesn’t simply display his work, but resonates with it.
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Some of the photos on the site and in the presentation of the project here are copyrighted photography by A. B. Thompson.
Designing a platform for immersive digital scenography
Our goal was to translate Tanchev’s artistic language into a digital medium without diluting its complexity. We built a hybrid structure where HTML and WebGL coexist as one system, fully controlled through a custom CMS. Every animation, shader and transition was crafted from scratch, ensuring that the visual logic of the site mirrors the logic of his stage worlds — precise, atmospheric, and deeply experiential.
Our goal was to translate Tanchev’s artistic language into a digital medium without diluting its complexity. We built a hybrid structure where HTML and WebGL coexist as one system, fully controlled through a custom CMS. Every animation, shader and transition was crafted from scratch, ensuring that the visual logic of the site mirrors the logic of his stage worlds — precise, atmospheric, and deeply experiential. The final platform blends functionality with artistic presence. WebGL is not decoration but content — dynamic, responsive, and tied to the narrative of each project. Smooth transitions, custom shaders and GSAP‑driven interactions create a sense of depth and continuity. The site became a living digital landscape, capable of carrying the emotional and conceptual weight of Tanchev’s scenography.
International recognition and industry awards
The project quickly gained national and international acclaim. It won Site of the Year CS 2025, First Prize at BGWEB 2025, and was highlighted by GSAP as Site of the Day. It also received distinctions from CSS Design Awards and CSS Light, affirming its place among the most innovative digital art platforms of the year in Bulgaria.