Truly original art is a rare encounter. Every generation of artists builds upon the ideas, techniques, and visual language of those who came before, creating a continuous dialogue that shapes the evolution of artistic expression.

It is within this tradition of innovation that Boris Ostrerov’s work finds its voice. We met Boris over a decade ago, and while he has remained true to his distinctive style, he continues to push its boundaries by extruding thick, raw paint onto surfaces confined within rectangular forms.

According to Boris, “This physicality prepares the viewer for exploration and discovery, hinting at the layered complexity of the human psyche.”

What inspires you? (¿Que te inspira?)

This painting was created by adding different types of markings, textures, and scraping off parts, and ripping off older layers of paint in places. This piece was an experimentation of texture and touch without a preconceived plan or destination. Like many exciting adventures, you don’t have a map, you take a risk and jump into the unknown and use your intuition to guide you until you come to something surprising and intriguing.

(Left) This painting was of an old failed painting that Boris tried to resurrect. Constructed and arranged marks to create a raw painting presentation. It is like a painting talent show that is exhibited spinning, jumping and zigzagging to show the viewer all that it can do. (right) Created by poking the surface with a brush loaded with greenish paint, Boris wanted to imbue the marks with an aggressive and cathartic attitude towards paint.

This visceral painting is about uncovering the layers below the surface metaphorically and literally and powerfully asserting oneself within the painting. Boris enjoyed the aggressive brush marks required to pierce and drag his brush over paint layers when creating this painting.

“Painting is the ultimate adventure. The euphoria I get from being fully engaged and present with tools and materials and jumping into the unknown… to play, experiment and discover something new and mysterious energizes me. The thought of sharing this journey and adventure with others who might see my painting in over 300 years is incredible and affirms my existence. That I (my painting and the feelings, thoughts and ideas it represents) will penetrate them and somehow change them.”- Boris Ostrerov

– S&P

¿Que te inspira? is presented by San Martín de Hidalgo Tequila.