Theodore•USHEV (1968--) was born in Bulgaria and graduated stage decoration, animation, and make-up at Plovdiv’s School of Scenic Arts. He obtained a master’s degree in graphic design from the National Academy of Arts in Sofia. He first made a name as a poster and graphic designer, before moving to Montreal in 1999. There he quickly gained a reputation as an animation filmmaker. His keen interest for the new visual forms led him to experiments with installations, interactive works on public spaces and virtual reality.