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.
Possessing encyclopedia-like intelligence, unusual zookeeper's son Pi Patel sets sail for America, but when the ship sinks, he escapes on a life boat and is lost at sea with a dwindling number of animals until only he and a hungry Bengal tiger remain
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.