Many artists combined their art with a variety of occupations. Gauguin was s stockbroker, Rousseau a toll collector, Matisse studied Law and worked as a court administrator. There was a gap for a painting accountant which Moscow born Alexander Borissov (1963) has chosen to fill. Member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, Alexander produced a series of stunning impressionist oil paintings - cityscapes and themes from nature. With his foray into acrylics Alexander has advanced into his long term favourite - abstract expressionist art.

1963

Alexander Borissov was born in Moscow, Russia.

1986-2002

After graduation from Moscow State University Alexander Borissov moves to London to complete his second Master degree at an American university Huron. He later accomplishes CIMA qualification.

2002

Alexander follows the steps of his artist-grandfather with producing an array of highly successful impressionist images – city-scapes and themes from nature. Borissov’s artworks are exhibited in London galleries, including those at the prime locations of Kensington Church Street and in the heart of the financial centre at Canary Wharf, as well as at the prestigious Chelsea Art Fair and an art exhibition at Kensington Olympia.

2004

Member of the Fine Art Trade Guild in London, Alexander Borissov issues limited addition prints of his impressionist art works, gaining an international recognition.

2006

On the quest of artistic liberty Alexander Borissov breaks away from the constraints of figurative art in favor of abstract and eventually abstract-expressionist technique. He invents his own ravioli painting technique. “Deep one boiled ravioli into household paint and launch it with a catapult on a thickly primed canvas, and you will get an intriguing pattern of lines and colours resulted from an interplay of the intention and chance”, - comments Alexander.

2008 to present

The artist moves to Switzerland. He gets inspiration from the vast spaces of Swiss mountain landscapes. Painting in his spacious art studio in Erlenbach, as well as in Swiss Alps and at international locations in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Italy, Maldives, Sweden, Russia, UK, and USA he creates extra-large polyptych paintings in abstract expressionist style.

Alexander Borissov painting in Swiss Alps

Selected Exhibitions

2017

Wohnen Möbel & Design, Claridenstrasse 25, 8002 Zürich - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Atelier Schön, Dufourstrasse 131, 8008 Zürich Switzerland - solo

Artist's atelier, Bahnhofstrasse 33, Erlenbach, Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2016

Fine Art Trade Guild Annual Exhibition, Stratford-upon-Avon - collective

Private company, Moscow, Russia - solo

Baur au Lac, Talstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich - art auction

R. S. Format Gallery, Belpbergstrasse 12, 3123 Belp - collective

Wohnen Möbel & Design, Claridenstrasse 25, 8002 Zürich - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Atelier Schön, Dufourstrasse 131, 8008 Zürich Switzerland - solo

Artist's atelier, Bahnhofstrasse 33, Erlenbach, Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2015

Ina Dederer and Friends Gallery, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland - collective

Kultur der Unkonventionellen Kunst (KUKK) Verein, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland - collective

Artgroup Uros Predic, Altstadthalle, 6300 Zug - collective

Banca Popolare di Sondrio (SUISSE), Uraniastrasse 14, 8001 Zürich - solo

Wohnen Möbel & Design, Claridenstrasse 25, 8002 Zürich - solo

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Atelier Schön, Dufourstrasse 131, 8008 Zürich Switzerland - solo

Artist's atelier, Bahnhofstrasse 33, Erlenbach, Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Pro Juventute Benefiz-Auktion, Giardino Verde, Switzerland - collective

2014

ArtLaw-Calco, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Robert Walters, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Atelier Schön, Dufourstrasse 131, 8008 Zürich Switzerland - solo

Artist's atelier, Bahnhofstrasse 33, Erlenbach, Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2013

Small Wonders, Linea Spazio Arte, Florence, Italy - collective

Robert Walters, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Atelier Schön, Dufourstrasse 131, 8008 Zürich Switzerland - solo

Artist's atelier, Bahnhofstrasse 33, Erlenbach, Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2012

Christian Drescher Utoquai AG, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Artist's atelier, Dufourstrasse 55, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2011

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Artist atelier, Dufourstrasse 55, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2010

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Artist atelier, Dufourstrasse 55, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2009

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

J F Gallerie, Seefeldstrasse 48, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland - collective

Private company, Stadelhoferstrasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

Artist atelier, Dufourstrasse 55, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2008

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London,UK - solo

The Yoga Centre Fine Art Auction, London, UK - collective

Cafe Bellini, Ealing, London, UK - solo

Artist atelier, Dufourstrasse 55, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland - solo

2007

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London,UK - solo

Looyds Building, Lloyds Art Group, London, UK - collective

The Yoga Centre Fine Art Auction, London, UK - collective

Cafe Bellini, Ealing, London, UK - solo

Ealing Art Group, London, UK - various exhibitions - collective

2006

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Cafe Bellini, Ealing, London, UK - solo

Cafe Cedars, Ealing, London, UK - solo

Ealing Art Group, London, UK - various exhibitions - collective

2005

Chelsea Art Fair, Old Chelsea Town Hall, London, UK - collective

Ealing Art Group, London, UK - various exhibitions - collective

Euler Hermes UK plc , Canary Wharf, London, UK - solo

Sofa Workshop, Kings Road, London, UK - solo

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Cafe Bellini, Ealing, London, UK - solo

Cafe Cedars, Ealing, London, UK - solo

The Hogarth Health Club, Chiswick, London, UK - solo

2004

Chelsea Art Fair, Old Chelsea Town Hall, London, UK - collective

On-the-Wall Art Fair, Kensington Olympia, London, UK - collective

Ealing Art Group - various exhibitions, London, UK - collective

HQS Wellington, Temple, London, UK - solo

Euler Hermes UK plc , Canary Wharf, London, UK - solo

Sofa Workshop, Ealing, London, UK - solo

The Emperor, Vine Street, City of London, UK - solo

Publications referring to Alex Borissov's name or featuring his art works

News channels and web magazines

Te la do io Firenze web magazine - Tortellini come pennelli. Arriva a Firenze Alexander Borissov, l'artista russo che crea opere lanciando sulla tela pasta ripiena immersa nel colore. L'abbiamo intervistato.

Insight eMagazine - Roll painting: thinking creatively about sustainability and recycling

Channel 4 News web site - Vincent the Full Story - Cherries oil painting by Alexander Borissov

Newspapers and magazines

Art Business Today - "Painting with pasta" - editorial article on Alexander Borissov's painting style, October 2011

Ealing and Acton Gazette - news in brief - fine art exhibition by Alex Borissov, 2005

Ealing and Acton Gazette - article on Ealing Art Group featuring Alex Borissov's paintings, 2005

Ealing Lifestyle magazine - article on Ealing Art Group featuring Alex's painting, 2005

Art Business Today - various editions - adverts, 2005 - 2014

Picture Business - the 100's issue - advert, 2005

Ealing Times - various editions - adverts, 2003 - 2004

Newsletters

Euler Hermes UK plc - Teamtalk - feature, 2003

Ealing Arts Diary of Events- various editions - adverts, 2004 - 2005

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