The Story Behind the Work
Tanya Borg is an Australian portrait artist whose work explores the strength, resilience and stories carried within the human face.
She is drawn to individuals who embody quiet courage — people who have faced challenges, overcome adversity, or lived remarkable lives. Through portraiture, Borg seeks to honour these stories and create work that recognises the dignity and humanity within each subject.
Working primarily in charcoal, her portraits aim to capture not only physical likeness, but the presence and truth of the individual.
About Tanya Borg