Sam Borenstein

Perhaps the greatest expressionist painter in Canada! Michel Bigué would often encounter European dealers who when asked about great Canadian painters, would sing the praises of Borenstein.

Key features of his work connecting to Expressionist painting: Bold exaggerated Colours, distorted/abstracted forms, and visible incense brushwork, all in service of a deeper theme.

Borenstein also moonlighted as an art dealer! Borenstein in an effort to bring in a little extra cash to help his family, would often act as an agent for other artist’s works, and use this foot in the door to sell his own work.