Meet Guest Juror, Zoltan Boros
- sarahsoward
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
About the Artist:
Zoltan Boros was born in Szabadka, in 1976. Nature and animals fascinated him since his early childhood. Zoltan began drawing at a young age, developing his talent drawing the local wildlife. Later, he began to paint with oils and watercolors, and continued to draw using graphite pencils and chalk. After grammar school, Zoltan attended the Agricultural University of Gödöllő. There, he received a degree as a Certificated Agricultural Engineer of Environmental Management with a major in Wildlife Management.
Zoltan spends as much time as possible in the outdoors, observing nature and the behavior of animals in their natural environments. The muscular power of a wild boar, the strong grace of a stag, the wise curiosity of a fox, and the conflict between lion and buffalo. Many of his works depict different species, both juxtaposed, and in harmony.
His time in nature stirs his imagination, and his creations reflect a close relationship with his subjects and their habitats. “The movements of animals, the breath of ancient nature, original state, those are the things that I want to introduce with my artwork.”
Although he is primarily a self-taught artist, Zoltan learned a lot from well known from artist Mr. Róbert Muray. Zoltan’s style, however, is unique and his detailed depictions of wildlife are unmistakable. Whether you are viewing one of his black-and-white chalk or pencil drawings or a painting, the personality and mood of each animal in his artwork is quite clear.
Zoltan Boros has received international recognition for his wildlife art, with pieces appearing in exhibitions around the globe. These include the Weatherby Auction in Reno, Nevada, Holt’s Auction in London, and exhibitions in Spain, Germany, Austria, Canada, the Netherlands, and his native Hungary. He got a Best wild cat art award from Wild Heart Gallery and First Prize award from Teravarna Gallery. His work has also illustrated books and magazines.
A few words from the artist:
I was first captivated by the rich world of line and tone in graphic art. The shapes that emerge from the unique set of curves and straight lines, interspersed with soft dynamics, are still my favourite. It is no coincidence that many famous artists consider this technique to be the basis of all techniques. I love the simplicity, the broken structure, the "naked truth" of graphics. The basis for everything must be rock steady drawing skills. Here, the viewers’ eyes should not be distracted by bright colours and an almost kitschy cavalcade of colours. You have to have a good knowledge of anatomy, and of course, being able to draw is no disadvantage. Even today, when I paint, I always draw as a relaxation.
Then, the colours came. Painting, watercolour and oil paint. Oil first. Those who try to paint with oil choose a "difficult job". It looks simple but to turn colours into shapes (masses) takes real magic. The brushstrokes must form the shapes, the curve of their surface. I am not a fan of photorealistic representation. That's what photography is for. I practice the realistic branch of painting but I put a lot of emphasis on creating a personal illusion in my paintings. I trigger the viewers imagination, but I leave it up to them to decide what the final image will look like. I leave space and opportunity for the viewers to fill the picture with their own imagination. It is in the airy, translucent technique of watercolour where I have found the greatest potential for creating illusion.
Examples of ZoltanBoros' work, above
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