Tag: Collage

September 19, 2023

Julius Erving, aka, Dr. J Collage Painting by Borbay

To lead a professional sports league is rare. To lead two is unprecedented… that is, until Julius Erving, a.k.a. “Dr. J” — towered above, first, the ABA… then the NBA. The ABA was an amalgamation of historic risk-taking owners, managers, players, announcers, and colorful personalities. And so, this painting not only showcases an incredible athlete and human; it celebrates the entire American Basketball Association, which brought the world of basketball tri-colored balls and a dunking revolution.

My collector, friend and sometimes mentor, Robert Oringer and yours truly took our time to carefully curate this celebratory 48″X60″ collage painting.

May 5, 2022

Stephens Family Portrait Series — Bob, Kelly, Madison and Graham

Back in 2010… I met a Bob and Kelly Stephens and their pup Oz while I was painting in front of The Guggenheim. We became fast friends… Bob and I even played some hockey together (he went to Cornell, you might have heard of it? It’s in the Ivy League).

In 2013… they fell in love with my 5th Guggenheim, and added it to their collection. Eventually, as you all know (by now), our family moved to Idaho… but that didn’t stop us from being in touch. One day, Bob contacted me, wondering about creating a family portrait…

March 22, 2019

A Portrait of Patricia Barganier

I’m excited and honored to share this collage-painting portrait of dear friend, and collector — Patricia Barganier. We met during my first exhibition in Jackson many years ago, and became fast friends… bonding over our mutual love of art, family, Jackson Hole, fine cocktails, entrepreneur-ism and living life to the fullest.

When we decided to collaborate on this project, we spent a great deal of time choosing the perfect source image. After careful review — this became the clear favorite… and, we decided on a timeless black-and-white palette. From there, I interviewed Tricia about her life, dreams and goals — this helped us select the headlines and images. From there? The paint did fly.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/2254273881499282/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCLOQZfJRbWHFvSAHk2A_13JKF12osrJdhHPzr3PNBzLGRAnIwb4tPa8FHC0XQlXjlV7ing54vJRCeOF4IWszKags-wSUQ4UhcdcZxcThaOqU7rbSke0nw3_T9vuWawia_9Sv3xFUuSr0cz28V0yI4kWtCSGXnpsg6wmwyZTs_hOGyVj08a-UYf0fHDzv2ncMU8YVU_Ple0Z08mVcpN4ZjuUrAC15kLI8NgQFYpWjwxOEQCLcimCPLJFn-fDDin5bTKG1LTV63rbsSYPgAxxI9JmBrG-p06uQN1jh8hXzWogy_us5aDwRmQR-h4CEpGXYaPTkiz4HXIsI4Y3NpWDkmwppgPOOsatg0&__tn__=-R

Here is the entire painting process inside of one minute, with thanks to MH the Verb. BTW — if you watch until the end, listen for the first verse… it’s particularly close to my heart.

January 11, 2017

A Portrait of Nelson Mandela

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a passionate leader… someone who spent 27 years in prison for his convictions, fought apartheid, and triumphantly became South Africa’s first black chief executive. When I was commissioned to create this portrait of Madiba… I immersed myself in the life and times of one of the world’s great leaders.

You can view the entire painting process, narrated by yours truly, in one minute. Do read on for a step-by-step analysis of the process.

August 26, 2016

A Portrait of Christian Bale as Dr. Michael Burry, aka The Big Short

This collage painting commission of Christian Bale as Dr. Michael Burry in ‘The Big Short’ represents a highly collaborative work between yours truly, and collector Thane Stenner. Our 40″X40″ canvas illustrates the thoughts, ideals and predictions of Mr. Stenner… essentially, he played the poet, and I executed his poem — visually.

January 25, 2016

Portrait Of The Artist As A Married Father Of Two

Allow myself, to introduce, myself. I’m delighted to share the first painting of 2016… A self portrait… my first since 2010.

September 7, 2015

Bubbles — A Trailer Park Boys Collage Painting

Deeecent boys! Holy fuck, it’s Bubbles! Where’s Steve French? Is that a dirty fuckin’ samsquanch?

UPDATE: I will be releasing a limited edition series of prints of this fuckin’ dirty painting, get two birds stoned at once and reserve yours today.

June 6, 2014

Michael Jackson, Inc. Book Launch Party at Forbes

On Tuesday, June 4th, Forbes hosted a splendid book launch party for Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Michael Jackson, Inc. (already the #1 Business and Leadership title on Amazon).

May 12, 2014

Painting of Insert Coins in Downtown Las Vegas

It was back to Vegas… and this time, I decided to paint Insert Coins (which is so hot right now). It took three short sessions, one bloody finger and many adult beverages… but I got the job done.

April 25, 2014

Born In Blood, Both Of Us — A Portrait of Dexter Morgan

I remember someone asking me, “have you seen Dexter — amazing show.”