Tag: Guernica

Neon Guernica Painting by Borbay

Continuing my Re-Mastered series… which began with “American Gothic” — then took flight with “Mona Lisa” — please allow me to introduce — “Neon Guernica”.

Picasso’s master work measures 11 by 29 feet — which is significantly larger than my two, 36″X40″ panel, neon iteration. Here is a closer look at the left side.

And now the right. Without further adieu, let’s dive into the history of Picasso’s Guernica, why I chose to paint a neon version — and the recent good news for art lovers visiting the The Reina Sofía Museum.

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Neon Mona Lisa

A recent commission of Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic‘ inspired a new series… “Re-Mastered” — a fresh look at historic masterpieces. And so, I decided to bring a slice of the Louvre to Borbay Studios & Gallery… with ‘Neon Mona Lisa’.

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Iona College Art Exhibition, Gratiffyti: Seslow & Borbay, Opening Reception Photos

Iona College Art Opening Borbay and Seslow Photos by Greg McMahon

While Joe Flacco and Tom Brady were busy exchanging sacked lunches, Ryan Seslow and yours truly were hosting the opening reception for “Street Legal – Gratiffyti: Seslow & Borbay on Canvas” at Iona College. The opening was a smashing success, thanks to Iona College, Madalyn Barbero and the entire team.

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Painting Process | Brad Pitt as Mickey O’Neil in Snatch

Brad Pitt as Mickey ONeil Painting by Borbay

Introducing piece number two in my kick-ass actors in sweet movies I love series: Brad Pitt as Mickey O’Neil, from Guy Ritchie’s Snatch. This still was taken from the scene where Turkish and Tommy the Tit make a bet with Mickey (right about 2:15 in) over hare coursing. Sadly for the boxing promoters, the hare is not proper fucked.

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