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By Jennifer McKay

Vian Borchert is an internationally acclaimed artist known for her distinctive abstract expressionist style. Her paintings, often described as visual poetry, blend expressive brushstrokes with a striking color palette dominated by turquoise, bright blues, and impactful touches of black and white. Through her art, Borchert creates an atmosphere reminiscent of serene skies and tropical waters, evoking both tranquility and emotional energy. While abstract, her compositions subtly suggest hidden landscapes, cloud formations, and ocean waves, drawing the viewer into a meditative exploration of nature and the subconscious.

A graduate and “Notable Alumni” of the Corcoran College of Art and Design at George Washington University in Washington, DC, Borchert has exhibited her work in over 100 international exhibitions, including prestigious venues such as the Louvre Museum in Paris, the SAM Museum in Pennsylvania, and the Venice Biennale.

Her work has also been featured in major publications, including Museum Week Magazine, GOSS Magazine, and The Washington Post. Beyond her artistic achievements, Borchert serves as the Art Lead for the Oxford Public Philosophy Journal and is a dedicated educator, teaching fine art classes in the Washington, DC area for over two decades.

Borchert views her artwork as a unifying force that transcends borders and speaks a universal language of emotion and connection. She draws inspiration from nature, believing that it fosters inner peace and a sense of interconnectedness. Her paintings capture fleeting moments of time, movement, and memory, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination. Through dreamlike imagery and deep emotional resonance, her work explores the endurance of the human spirit, offering viewers a contemplative, almost meditative experience.

Her reputation as a leading contemporary artist is reinforced by her participation in prestigious exhibitions worldwide. At the Louvre Museum in Paris, Borchert’s signature blue seascape and cityscape paintings were displayed at the Carrousel du Louvre, an international exhibition organized by Capital Culture House in collaboration with Guto Ajayu Culture from Madrid, Spain. In 2024, her work was selected for The PATH exhibition at the Venice Biennale, curated by Amy Jackson and powered by SHIM Art Network, highlighting critical collective action against climate change and inequality.

Her latest David Bowie portrait paintings were exhibited in the Bowie Bash Amplified show at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia. In Texas, her artwork was selected for the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art’s 48th International Art Exhibition, curated by renowned art critic Christina Rees.

Borchert’s signature paintings were also featured in a February 2024 exhibition at the prestigious and historic Arts Club of Washington, DC, in the Monroe Gallery, curated by art historian Dr. Erich Keel of the Kreeger Museum of Art. Additionally, her painting “Two Happy Clouds” was selected for the Salon International Art Résilience 2024 at the Musée de Peinture de Saint-Frajou in France, an exhibition that champions artistic quality and resilience.

Beyond exhibiting in key galleries and museums, Borchert’s work is available on major global art marketplaces such as 1stDibs, Artsy, Zatista, and Artsper. She continues to contribute to the artistic discourse through her writing, curation, and innovative thought in the art world. Her ability to merge the abstract with an emotive depth ensures that each painting offers a profound experience for the viewer—one that transcends time, place, and perception.

Through her work, Vian Borchert invites us into a realm where color, form, and emotion converge, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter her art. As she continues to push the boundaries of expressionism, her influence in contemporary art remains undeniable.

In December 2024, Borchert’s painting “Two Happy Clouds” was on display at ART BASEL MIAMI Beach at RED DOT MIAMI, curated by Circle Arts in partnership with Artavita/World Wide Art, from December 4–8, 2024, at Mana Wynwood, Miami, Florida.

Borchert was also invited to exhibit her paintings in the world-class Medinaceli DeArte Museo Contemporáneo in Spain in an exhibition titled “Myriad Reflections,” presented by Capital Culture House. The exhibition was on view from December 20, 2024, to January 12, 2025, at the Fundación DEARTE Medinaceli, located at the Ducal Palace, Plaza Mayor 4, Medinaceli (Soria), Spain. From January 17 to January 27, 2025, Borchert participated in the “ECHOES OF TIME” exhibition in Manhattan, NYC. The exhibition took place at El Barrio Art Space, where a number of her signature blue abstracted seascape paintings were displayed.

Looking ahead, in April 2025, Borchert will be part of a group exhibition titled “Beyond Horizon” at Lichtundfire gallery in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC. She has been exhibiting with Lichtundfire since 2019, showcasing her work in a series of curated exhibitions. Additionally, in April 2025, Borchert’s painting titled “Malibu Shore” will be on display at the upcoming “Art Expo” in NYC. The exhibition is curated by Circle Arts in partnership with Artavita/World Wide Art and will take place from April 3–6, 2025. To learn more about Vian Borchert and her work, visit: www.vianborchert.com

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