Tomislav Torjanac is a Croatian artist whose work is defined by a physical engagement with oil paints, often combined with digital mediums. His technique is characterized by rich impasto and energetic paint handling. Torjanac gained international recognition for his illustrations for Yann Martel's celebrated novel, Life of Pi, a project that emerged from a global competition. His distinctive artwork has also been featured in prominent contemporary art annuals and showcased in both solo and group exhibitions.
One boy, one boat, one tiger . . .After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a female orang-utan -- and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction in recent years.
Tko god je ikad čuo pjesmicu Grga Čvarak teško da je zaboravio tog nestašnog dječaka. Mnogo godina nakon što nam je njegove dogodovštine opisao veliki hrvatski dječji pisac Ratko Zvrko, Tomislav Torjanac – nagrađivani ilustrator slikovnica Mačak i vrag, Djevojčica i div i Kako živi Antuntun – svojim je sjajnim ilustracijama sagradio vremeplov kojim nas vodi u Grgin dom i dvorišta u vrijeme kad je taj simpatični mangup istodobno bio najnestašniji i najbolji, i kad je praćkom ispalio kamenčić nezaborava ravno u naša srca.