Biljana Surmeyan, artistic name: Biba, is native Macedonian, gradute from University of Skopje Law School.
She is passionate about justice, freedom in speech, freedom in arts expression and freedom in fashion as an expression of individuality.
Felting started as hobby, and became her main interest since her art expressions in felting became recognized internationally and sought after. Biba's Original Art is sold in Switzerland, Belgium, UK, Canada and Skopje.
Biba had very successful presentation of her creations at craft show organized by National Ballet of Canada and her unique designs were praised for it’s artistic aspect and practicality as a fashion accessory that makes a great addition to a discriminating bearer wardrobe.
Biba's homeland is Macedonia, renown region for it's beauty of the nature, a place where Biba had drawn her inspiration. Presently, living and creating in Canada, Biba says "Canada's untouched nature is as beautiful and inspirational!"
While felting is very popular in EUROPEAN home crafts industry in North America is slowly but surely making its presence. Biljana Surmeyan - Biba, who started her creations in Europe has brought to Canada her creations and skills. She is using natural not treated wool to create fashion scarves and hats. Through her art she continuously advocates individual's free expression through fashion.
The vibrant well coordinated colors in her felting design are also her creation by using special dyes for wool. Hats are sculptured from this wool, scarves and other unique pieces, are crafted from the same wool on silk base.
Biba is working on her felting art from her home on The Kingsway in Toronto, Canada.