The New York art aficionado community is in for a special treat this July. An exhibition of contemporary art, carefully curated by Javier Flores and organized under the auspices of Capital Culture House and Guto Ajayu Culture in Madrid, Spain, is currently held at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in NYC. The exhibition features many works by talented international artists, including Vian Borchert’s abstract art paintings.

Introduction to Abstract Art by Vian Borchert

Famous for her enchanting NYC cityscapes, Vian Borchert presents several paintings at the new exhibition titled “Rise of the Young Kingdom.” Attendees can particularly enjoy Borchert’s 2021 work “The Circulation of Dreams,” performed in gentle tones of bluish-purple and lavender, symbolizing the artist’s hopeful and optimistic future aspirations. The painting is a vivid example of Vian Borchert’s blend of abstract painting and architectural elements. The work features a signature symbol of a tall building, an iconic element the artist associates with NYC and its splendid architecture.

Vian Borchert, “The Circulation of Dreams,” acrylic on canvas, 76x38cm

Another interesting work by Vian Borchert you can view at the exhibition is the 2022 “City Threads.” Vian has expressed her love and devotion to NYC in the heartwarming display of the charming NYC skyline. It is her appreciation of the city’s historical architectural elements and dynamism, which always produce a realm of contradictory impressions on the visitors and residents. The symbolism of this abstract art piece clearly holds traces of peace, hope, and energizing vibes.

Vian Borchert, “City Threads,” acrylic on canvas, 76x38cm

The 2021 work, “Orchestrated Dreams,” is also created in the best tradition of Vian Borchert’s abstract art. It looks like a piece of visual poetry, carefully created with expressionist esthetic and following the signature color palette of bluish and purple shades. The strong lines and geometric shapes employed in the painting’s composition are the artist’s tribute to her architectural education and a reconceptualization of NYC spaces in her unique style.

Vian Borchert, “Orchestrated Dreams,” acrylic on canvas, 76x38cm

Vian Borchert: A Notable Figure on the Contemporary Art Arena

A couple more words on Vian Borchert as a notable contributor to the development of present-day artistic practices and intellectual thought. Vian is a writer, curator, and educator passionate about the popularization of contemporary interpretations of expressionist art traditions. She curates the art selections for the Oxford Public Philosophy Journal and features many thought-provoking pieces on art in the world’s leading publications. Vian Borchert’s signature style of abstract cityscapes is a sophisticated combination of her architectural background with the traditional elements of abstract painting and trendy contemporary experiments.

“Rise of the Young Kingdom” is on view at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in New York through July 15, 2024.

Photo courtesy of Vian Borchert