Enlightenment in the Arts

Gaithersburg proves to be a hub for many cultural and fun activities for the month of October. From Oktoberfest taking over the Kentlands to the art exhibition "Elevation" by Borchert - Main street is proving to be the street to venture and explore culture and more.

In the case of acclaimed artist, Vian Borchert who has been creating artwork professionally for decades, she believes in the power of art and its transformational abilities not only for herself but also arts benefits within the community. Borchert, who is a graduate and a "Notable Alumni" from Corcoran College of Art and Design George Washington University has been exhibiting for years not only nationally within the US but internationally as well in museums and key galleries in NYC, LA, DC, London, Berlin and others. Besides her formative education in the arts, Borchert also has studied art therapy and positive psychology along with sociology. Borchert believes as a longtime artist and art educator that her own self-exploration in the arts can lead to self-discovery along spreading that knowledge to her students, art fans and art enthusiasts within the community and beyond. Borchert also believes that throughout especially the latest Covid years, meditation has been a source of healing helping her reflect and build connections to her creative soul towards further self exploration. The artist exclaims that "Art was always a form of solace for me, that as a child I would find a haven in my little art corner to create art and escape into my dreamland."

Borchert believes her intellectual and philosophical approach to art is similar to that of the thinkers of the 17th and 18th centuries during The Age of Enlightenment, and in such the artistic and philosophical movement having not only local but global influences and effects.

A RECEPTION and Meet the Artist event will be held on Saturday October 14 from 3-5 PM at the Framer's Choice Gallery in Kentlands located at: 402 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
The event is free and open to the public.
Come and view Borchert's new paintings such as "Sea Mist" pictured here, and others like "Two Happy Clouds" in her solo art exhibit titled "Elevation". The exhibition presents recent works that embody a sense of elevated elements through color and theme. Skyscapes within landscape and seascapes aim to elevate the viewer into a higher realm of consciousness along with attaining a sense of meditative enlightenment that transforms one towards a Zen state of peace and harmony.

The exhibition with its latest works has been receiving rave reviews by esteemed publications such as "DC Art News" that wrote, “ELEVATION” is not just a collection of paintings; it's an experience that aims to transport viewers to a higher realm of consciousness. Through a series of stunning skyscapes within landscapes and seascapes, Vian Borchert masterfully achieves this elevation. Her art serves as a bridge, connecting the viewer with the natural world and emphasizing the profound impact that nature has on human well-being." Moreover, (MCM) Montgomery Community Media featured the exhibit in "Things To Do in Montgomery County'' in the Fall. And, "Visit Montgomery" has listed Borchert's "Elevation" exhibition as one of the "MUST-See Cultural Exhibit Happenings in Montgomery County for the month of October".

The exhibition is on view for the months of September and October, and runs till Oct 31. Be sure to go by the gallery and view in-person Borchert's painterly skyscapes and seascape masterpieces.

The gallery is open to the public from Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 3 PM.

Beyond her solo exhibit locally in Gaithersburg, Borchert gets invited to exhibit her work in group exhibitions in shows that explore the environment and healing such as matters on the Chesapeake Bay ecology at CCBC Essex Gallery in Baltimore and further exhibits in New York. Beyond her local contribution through her art and expertise, Borchert's work has been recently featured on the front covers of international French style magazines such "ROIDX" and "Fienfh" based in Paris, France. This is as a testament to Borchert's dedication to art and that excellent artwork as the artist underlines proves "to be a connecting force of good that goes beyond borders instituting that art is a form of universal language by which all comprehend."

More details about the current "Elevation" exhibit at this link:

https://www.vianborchert.com/e...

More about artist, Vian Borchert at this link: www.vianborchert.com