At The Lake Painting

Welcome to my Saatchi Art profile! My name is Boris Tolic and I am an expressionist artist living in Germany. Here, I present my collection of square-shaped acrylic paintings, an exploration of the human experience through an expressionistic lens. Vibrant colors, loose brushstrokes, and abstract human-like figures form the foundation of my work, inviting viewers to delve into the depths of emotion, psychology, and self-exploration. Each canvas carries the significance of its square shape, symbolizing stability and balance. It serves as a visual container, framing the chaotic and ever-changing nature of human emotions. As you engage with these artworks, the square shape invites contemplation, offering a space for introspection and connection. The expressionistic style I embrace allows me to convey the intensity and complexity of human emotions. Vibrant colors, often partially complementary, ignite the canvas, evoking a sense of energy and raw emotion. Through loose and naive brushstrokes, I capture the immediacy of feeling, the rawness of the human experience. The figures that emerge on the canvas, abstract and human-like, take on various poses—introspective, dancing, or displaying dynamic movement and body language. They are an embodiment of the diverse range of human emotions, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the complexity of the human psyche. In this collection, you will also find the presence of other characters, coexisting with the abstract figures. This symbolizes the intricate web of human interactions, the way we shape and are shaped by our relationships. Partially blurred faces and exaggerated, anatomically inaccurate body parts suggest the fluidity of identity, the elusive nature of perception, and the subjective experience of existence. Thick outlines, rendered in various colors, play a vital role in my compositions. They provide structure and guide the viewer's gaze, while also conveying a sense of vibrancy and vitality. At times, the protagonists possess complementary colors to the background, highlighting the interplay between the individual and their environment—their presence against the backdrop of life's complexities. As a self-taught artist, I have embraced the freedom to explore my artistic vision without the confines of formal techniques. This journey has allowed me to develop a distinct and raw style, born from an instinctual and uninhibited approach.