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Alex Borissov
 
 
About the Artist

Member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, Alex produced a series of stunning impressionist oil paintings - cityscapes and themes from nature. With his recent foray into acrylics Alex has advanced into his long term favourite - abstract art.

 
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Canary Wharf Landscape

2004 © Alex Borissov
oil on canvas
50 x 60 cm

Cityscape oil painting of Canary Wharf. Exhibited at Chelsea Art Fair, image published in Art Business Today magazine and Picture Business magazine 100th issue May 2005 under 'gallery licensing showcase'. In a private collection. Two Prints have been bought by Euler Hermes UK plc and presented to visiting Directors of the Board, subsequently finding their way to France and Germany.

Night Life in Avignon

2004 © Alex Borissov
acrylic on canvas
90 x 140 cm

Figurative acrylic on canvas painting of people walking in Avignon late at night in Summer. Exhibited at various solo exhibitions, image published in Lifestyle West magazine March 2005

Iris

2002 © Alex Borissov
oil on canvas
70 x 100 cm

Oil painting of Iris in the sun. Exhibited at Chelsea Art Fair and On-the-Wall at fair at Kensington Olympia.

Red Poppies

2004 © Alex Borissov
oil on canvas
51 x 40.5 cm

Oil painting of Red Poppies. Commissioned work, in a private collection.

Tulip and Dew

2002 © Alex Borissov
oil on canvas
90 x 70 cm

Oil painting of two drops of dew on a tulip leaf. Fragment/study for a larger oil painting. Exhibited at solo exhibitions.

Zenful

2002 © Alex Borissov
oil on canvas
210 x 180 cm

Oil painting of dew drops and tulip leafs. Exhibited at solo art exhibitions in 2004-05 at Sofa Workshop in Ealing and at Kinds Road.

Yin and Yang

2006 © Alex Borissov
acrylic on canvas
2 paintings 51 x 76 cm each

Acrylic on canvas painting of Yin and Yang. Contrary to common tradition when the interaction of yin and yang is depicted by mixing colours, Alex has achieved the same with the reflections of light and the shadows on the surface of the paintings. Exhibited in the office of an insurance company in the City of London, sold to a resident in Bermuda.

Lake Geneva boat racing series

2004 © Alex Borissov
oil on canvas
40.5 x 50.5 cm

Series of 5 oil paintings depicting boat racing on Lake Geneva. Currently on display at Caffe Bellini, Ealing, London. Prints can also be acquired at the art gallery BURGENER La Cadrerie 11 Hotel-de-Ville, Geneva, Switzerland (subject to availability).
 
Education and biography
1986 MA in Economics,
1994 MBA Huron University, London
2002 ACMA, London.

In 2004-05 Alex's paintings were exhibited at On-the-Wall art fair at Kensington Olympia, twice at Chelsea Art Fair, in a gallery at Kensington Church Street. Alex's solo art exhibition in 2004 was opened by the Mayor of Ealing.

From 2006 onwards Alex is working predominantly on commissions.

Alex's works have a proven appeal to city professionals and corporate clients resident in the UK, USA, Canada, Bermuda, Ireland, Russia and Switzerland who have purchased pieces for offices and personal use.

After 16 years in London Alex has recently moved to Zurich, Switzerland.
 
Future shows
Open now on permanent display:
Solo: The Emperor Wine Bar, 35 Vine Street, London
 
Website:  www.abfile.com
 
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