Featured image: At Least It Hurts Less, Fae Borodiansky, 2022, oil on panel, 14 x 20 in. / 35.56 x 50.8 cm.
Fae Borodiansky's oil paintings are poignant narratives that blend human vulnerability with a stark commentary on health and the body's tribulations.
Fae Borodiansky is an artist whose oil paintings poignantly capture the struggles of chronic health conditions, conveying the pain and resilience of the human spirit.
Through her evocative use of color and form, Borodiansky invites the viewer to a visceral understanding of chronic conditions, as each canvas becomes a profound visual metaphor for the ailments it represents.
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Help, I'm on Fire, Fae Borodiansky, 2022, oil on canvas, 17 x 17 in. / 43.18 x 43.18 cm.
Help, I'm on Fire (2022) This work embodies the chaos of "Impaired Thermoregulation," with fiery hues enveloping the subject as if caught in a blaze. The 17x17 inch canvas is a clash of warmth and distress, masterfully conveying the internal struggle of a body in disarray. Borodiansky's strokes are both precise and frantic, a duality that mirrors the unpredictable nature of the condition.
Keep on Pumpin', Fae Borodiansky, 2022, oil on panel, 19 x 19 in. / 48.26 x 48.26 cm.
Keep on Pumpin' (2022) The 19x19 inch "Keep on Pumpin'" is Borodiansky's testament to the resilience of those battling Type 1 diabetes. The juxtaposition of a leg amidst medical paraphernalia speaks to the relentless routine of insulin dependence. The brushwork is heavy, intentional, paralleling the weighty diligence required to manage the chronic condition day after day.
Gaia's Red Tide, Fae Borodiansky, 2023, oil on panel, 21 x 28 in. / 53.34 x 71.12 cm.
Gaia's Red Tide (2023) In "Gaia's Red Tide," measuring 21x28 inches, Borodiansky tackles endometriosis with a palette that bleeds into shades of pain and confusion. The abstracted form seems to contort under the strain of the disorder, while in a bath tub. It's a powerful allegory for the invasive growth of endometrial-like tissue and the agony it brings.
Borodiansky's art does not shy away from the harsh realities of physical ailments. Instead, it confronts them with a raw honesty that's both unsettling and enlightening. Her paintings are more than mere depictions; they are sensory experiences that translate physical and emotional suffering into compelling visual language.
The works of Fae Borodiansky are not for the faint of heart. They are bold, unapologetic illustrations of the body's fragilities and the enduring spirit of those who navigate life with them. Through her canvas, Borodiansky gives voice to the silent battles fought within, painting a striking portrait of human endurance.
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Cover it, Fan it, Fae Borodiansky, 2023, oil, 23 x 23 in. / 58.42 x 58.42 cm.
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