Djawid C. Borower (1958) - Ridge Monte Bello

Djawid C. Borower
Ridge Monte Bello, 1997
Oil on canvas
100 x 125 cm
2006
Signed on the reverse
Good condition

On request a document of authenticity would be provided.

Djawid C. Borower is a contemporary German-born artist whose work bridges the worlds of painting, philosophy, and language. Born in 1958 in Cologne, he studied fine arts, history, and philosophy, developing a multidisciplinary approach that continues to shape his artistic practice. He later settled in Vienna, where he lives and works.

Borower’s artistic career is marked by a unique integration of visual and intellectual elements. Before dedicating himself fully to painting, he worked as a writer and playwright, contributing to major publications and cultural institutions. This background is clearly reflected in his art, where text, symbols, and layered meaning play a central role.

His paintings are known for their distinctive use of written language embedded within richly textured surfaces. By layering, scratching, and rewriting paint, Borower creates works that resemble visual palimpsests—surfaces where traces of previous ideas remain visible beneath newer ones. This technique allows him to explore themes such as time, identity, economics, and the relationship between thought and image.

Throughout his career, Borower has developed several series, including his well-known “Pictures of…” works and more recent “Art & Philosophy” pieces. His art invites viewers not only to look, but also to read and reflect, engaging both emotional and intellectual responses.

Exhibited internationally, Borower’s work is held in numerous public and private collections. Today, he is recognized as an artist who challenges the boundaries between seeing and thinking, using painting as a medium for philosophical inquiry.