Genkov, Genko Ivanov (February 1, 1923, Choba village – March 3, 2006, Sofia). Born in 1923 in the village of Choba, near Brezovo. He grew up in Burgas. Graduated from the Semi-Classical High School in Burgas. In 1948 he graduated from the National Art Academy under Prof. Dechko Uzunov. He mainly creates landscapes that are distinguished by a characteristic author’s handwriting – clearly defined volumes, bright colors and relief surfaces.