Biography

Vian Borchert is an acclaimed artist known for her abstract expressionist style characterized by a poetic take. Borchert has exhibited for many years in numerous exhibitions in both group and solo shows worldwide. Vian is a graduate and “Notable Alumni” from the Corcoran College of Art and Design George Washington University, Washington, DC. Borchert serves as the Art Lead for the Oxford Public Philosophy Journal, based at Oxford University, UK.

Winds of Change, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm

Borchert has been exhibited internationally in museums and key galleries in major cities like the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, Medinaceli DeArte Museo Contemporáneo in Spain, The SAM museum in PA, Venice Biennale and in numerous private collections. Vian’s work has been vastly published in the press in over 100 publications such as esteemed: World Art News, Museum Week Magazine, and The Washington Post. Moreover, Borchert is involved in teaching and art curation.

Broken Bridges, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm

She is an art educator of 2 decades teaching fine art classes to adults in the DC area in venues such as the historic “Arts Club of Washington”. Borchert is recognized for her philosophies on art along with pioneering intellectual thought and creativity in the art world. Besides having her art exhibited in key galleries, Borchert's artwork is found at leading world marketplaces: "1stDibs", "Artsy", “Artsper”, Barneybs Auctions.

Window to the Soul, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm

Artist Statement

I am an expressionist artist, I describe my artwork as a form of visual poetry. I believe art is a connecting force of good that goes beyond borders, instituting that art is a form of universal language by which all comprehend. I seek to connect with people through my visual world aspiring for the world to come together through the arts.

On the Edge, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm

I am an avid nature lover where contemplating upon nature helps me reach inner peace and attain moments of Zen. My work incorporates elements of nature that symbolizes the relationship between the individual and the natural world reflecting a shared sense of existence and interconnectedness. The artwork aspires to be a bridge that intersects the connectivity of art and nature accentuating its significance and benefits on humans.

Two Happy Clouds, 2023. Acrylic on canvas, 91 x 91 cm

My work captures the essence of time, movement and memory in a lyrical way. In my art, dreamlike images appear presenting a deeper exploration of the subconscious mind. Hence, the work takes a philosophical approach that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination, offering viewers a glimpse into an inner world reflecting the endurance of the human spirit.

Clouds over Ocean, 2024. Acrylic on canvas, 91 x 91 cm

The interwoven themes within my work maintain a focus on the human experience and emotional depth. Thus, my art strives to deliver a meditative sentiment in a poetic way in the hopes of transcending the viewer to a higher realm where calm, peace and harmony align.

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