Vian Borchert is a noted expressionist artist exhibiting in US & internationally. Vian is a Notable Alumni from Corcoran GW University. Borchert exhibits in museums and galleries in major cities. Borchert’s art is in embassies and collections worldwide, along with vast coverage in publications. Borchert is an art educator.
“I am an expressionist artist, I consider all my work to be visual poems. My artwork is inspired by nature and the environment. In my creative process, I seek to attain a meditative enlightenment where art elevates one into a higher realm of consciousness towards a Zen state of peace.”
Sunset, Look Out!
2023
Watercolor on archival watercolor paper
9 x 12 inches
A play on light vs. dark of the dance of sunset while the day goes away into dusk. The work is executed in the watercolor medium on archival watercolor paper. The depiction is executed in an expressionistic and abstracted painterly way much true to my vision and signature style.
Sunset by the River
2023
Watercolor on archival watercolor paper
9 x 12 inches
The artwork is inspired from a drive by the river during sunset. The yellow streak within the sky mixing with the peachy pink struck me in an artistic way that I had to create a painting of the enchanting sunset dance vis-à-vis the dark hard silhouette trees.
Sunset Drive
2023
Watercolor on archival watercolor paper
9 x 12 inches
The artwork is inspired from a drive by the river front during the time of sunset. The yellow streak within the sky mélanging with the peach and pink struck me in an artistic way that I had to create a painting of the enchanting sunset dance vis-à-vis the sturdiness of the dark hard silhouette trees in the foreground. A play on light vs. dark and the dance of sunset while the day goes away into twilight. I depict artwork in an expressionistic and abstracted painterly way much true to my vision and signature style.
Overcast
2023
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 36 inches
Two Happy Clouds
2023
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 36 inches
Sea Mist
2023
Acrylic on canvas
15 x 30 inches
Roaming Rooster
2023
Watercolor & mixed media on archival watercolor paper
12 x 9 inches
Summer/Fall 2023 Catalogue
The birds paintings are mixed media works that include watercolor, acrylic and ink. The work mélanges together the elements of floras in an abstracted approach along with the rendition of birds. The series depicts bluish purplish tones of abstracted floral foliage juxtaposed with birds. Borchert’s intent was to create birds themed art with a modern twist keeping the work fresh and breathable as if the birds are playfully singing amongst the foliage and the trees.
Birdie
2023
Watercolor & mixed media on archival watercolor paper
12 x 9 inches
Summer/Fall 2023 Catalogue
The birds paintings are mixed media works that include watercolor, acrylic and ink. The work mélanges together the elements of floras in an abstracted approach along with the rendition of birds. The series depicts bluish purplish tones of abstracted floral foliage juxtaposed with birds. Borchert’s intent was to create birds themed art with a modern twist keeping the work fresh and breathable as if the birds are playfully singing amongst the foliage and the trees.
Lines
2022
acrylic and mixed media on archival paper
8 x 6 inches
Exhibition:
Spring 2023
“Line”
What is in a line?
How does it stumble or lay?
Stand straight or crooked?
Steps to Sea
2022
Acrylic on archival paper
8 x 6 inches
Exhibition:
Spring 2023
“Steps to Sea”
Steps to see the sea
Water as clear as can be
So I can see me.
Roof
2022
Acrylic on archival paper
8 x 6 inches
Exhibition:
Spring 2023
“Roof Above my Head”
Roof above my head
A home is an illusion
Dream till I am dead.
Blue Shadow on Building
2022
Acrylic on archival paper
8 x 6 inches
Exhibition:
Spring 2023
“Blue Shadow”
Shadow I see clear
On a building near me here
I see blue like you.
Anchor
2022
Acrylic on archival paper
8 x 6 inches
Exhibition:
Spring 2023
“Anchor”
Anchor me, my dear
In a home very bright and clear
Dawn comes, you are near.
Washington, DC
Artist Statement
“I describe my art as a form of visual poetry. The artwork represents my aesthetic and sense of identity along with themes on belonging while emphasizing my love for structure, strong lines and geometric shapes. Coming from academia and an architect at heart, I define my mind as a structured one with love for structure with a multitude of shapes. Thus, naturally these elements appear in my work, especially in the work that has architectural elements at its core. In a gist, the works go after the law of contiguity which is considered the keystone to most scientific theories of space, memory, and knowledge.”
Exhibitions featuring works by this artist.
Green Dadaism, 2021, mixed media, (watercolor and collage on archival watercolor paper), 12″ x 9″
December 2021 Exhibition Catalogue
Washington, DC
“This artwork is one of my latest work. The work explores the interaction between the painterly watercolor medium and collage. The collaged photos are my own photography taken from walks in parks and within the woods. The work in a series titled “Green Daze” intersect the connectivity of art and the environment emphasizing the importance of green living and its benefits on humans. The artwork is delivered through the artist’s abstracted vision and aesthetics.”
Green Breeze, 2021.
Mixed media (watercolor and collage on archival watercolor paper.)
12 x 9 inches.
“This artwork is one of my latest work. The work explores the interaction between the painterly watercolor medium and collage. The collaged photos are my own photography taken from walks in parks and within the woods. The work in a series titled “Green Daze” intersect the connectivity of art and the enviroJannment emphasizing the importance of green living and its benefits on humans. The artwork is delivered through the artist’s abstracted vision and aesthetics.”
Green Absorption, 2021.
Mixed media (watercolor and collage on archival watercolor paper.)
12 x 9 inches.
FEBRUARY 2022 Exhibition Catalogue
“With this artwork, I wanted to highlight the color green and my eyes absorbing the green saturation that engulfs me in my surrounding world, and hence transporting this absorption to the artwork creation. The collaged photos are taken from walks in parks. This work intersects the connectivity of art and the environment emphasizing the importance of green living and its benefits on humans. The artwork is delivered through the artist’s abstracted vision and aesthetics.”
Meet Vian Borhert
Green Antiquity, 2021.
Mixed media (watercolor and collage on archival aatercolor paper. )
12 x 9 inches.
“With this painting I showcase my love for archaeology and historic ruins found in the DMV area. During COVID, I went on a quest to discover the hidden ruins that lay abandoned within the DC area. The collaged photos are my photography of the ruins hidden within the woods. The artwork is delivered through the artist’s abstracted vision and aesthetics. This work is in the “Green Daze” series which emphasizes the importance of green living.”
Green Form, 2021.
Mixed media (watercolor and collage on archival watercolor paper.)
“This work highlights the discovery of many forms of trees that surround one within one’s environment. The painting presents a collaged photo of a tree framing the artwork. The linear tree with its long branches becomes almost like the first lines of a poem immersing the viewer into a visual work of poetry; while the floating tree evokes a surrealist dreamy take on the explorations of a green field from a mixed media perspective.”
Reflecting in the Woods, 2022.
Watercolor on archival paper
12 x 9 inches
“This is one of my latest paintings that has been inspired by my walks in the woods next to where I reside. I live by a park that has a beautiful lake and many tall trees. Nature is a source of solace for me to meditate upon especially when I want to reflect on life and how our world is shaping. For me, nature brings much needed calm to my soul amid uncertain times.”
Sun Through the Woods, 2022.
Watercolor on archival paper
“The painting captures a moment in time where the sun shines through the woods creating a halo of glow through the scene and bringing in warmth on a crisp day. The painting also stresses on the importance of the sun and its light in our lives. The work plays on the idea of warm and cold both visually and atmospherically. The cold blue linear trees embrace the warm round orange sun creating movement and dynamics.”
Wild Flowers, 2022.
Acrylic on canvas
September 2022
“Here we stand together
one flower after another
dancing in the wind
caressed by the gentle breeze
standing tall!”
Floral Echoes, 2022.
Acrylic on canvas
October 2022
“With every flower growing
there is a story
of love for the land
and the appreciation for the hand
that planted the seed.”