Răzvan Boar is a Romanian painter born in 1982 in Lugoj, Romania. He completed his studies in painting at the National University of Arts in Bucharest, where he is now pursuing a PhD. Boar has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally, showcasing his unique artistic style and perspective. In 2011, Boar was awarded the prestigious Constantin Brâncuși Fellowship at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, which allowed him to further his artistic development and exposure. Boar’s paintings are characterised by their vivid use of colour, bold brushwork and dynamic compositions. He draws inspiration from various sources, including nature, literature and his own personal experiences, to create works that are both aesthetically captivating and emotionally charged.

Boar’s work often explores themes of identity, memory and the fleetingness of time, and he uses the medium of painting to express these ideas in a powerful and thought-provoking way. Many of the cartoons in his paintings are sourced from existing comics (from vintage comics to famous comics artists like George Herriman, Chester Gould, Will Eisner and Crumb), as he researched extensively to find a specific type of comic or cartoon that he finds appealing. He is looking for subtle hints or outlines that could be incorporated into his work.

In recent years, Boar has received significant recognition for his work, including a solo show at Mihai Nicodim Gallery in Los Angeles. This exhibition was a testament to his growing reputation as an important contemporary painter and further solidified his status as one of Romania’s leading young artists.