Borna
Libertines

Artist
Statement

I create mixed-media collages by reconstituting torn-up snatches of popular artifacts, some of which depict advertisements. My compositions feature text, pure blocks of color, commercial imagery, and graffiti placement, all remixed to convey humor, eroticism, and sociopolitical critique.

I build paintings in which one poster is placed over another or others, and the top poster or posters have been ripped, revealing to a greater or lesser degree the poster or posters underneath. This radical re-appropriation of an otherwise ordinary material enables me to capture the spirit of the times and the image of a society driven by communication — which expresses itself above all through its obsession with current affairs and the omnipresence of the media.

"Urban erosion is more than just a physical change in the environment — it's about the layers of history embedded in a place."

Urban erosion is a natural phenomenon where materials in urban areas are gradually removed or dissolved by natural forces like rain, wind, and sun. I see the remnants of urban erosion as raw materials that hold historical and cultural significance. Instead of viewing erosion as decay or loss, I use the eroded material as a palette to create art that tells a story about the place and its history.

As humans, we interact with these spaces, leaving our marks and memories. My art engages with this interplay between past and present. I aim to reveal hidden layers and uncover memories — both positive and negative — that add depth to my work. I believe that through my art, I can invite viewers to confront their memories and experiences, just as erosion exposes hidden layers.

"My art serves as a lens through which viewers can see the world differently, and I hope to encourage them to embrace transformation and growth."

Over the past several years I have split my time between New York, Europe, Mexico City, and Tokyo — collecting street posters from walls and constructing work that addresses personal, global, and social themes of the time.