Elevation Exhibit in Dupont Circle

As we enter the month of March, the weather slowly starts shaping up, the birds start chirping in the morning gently declaring something is in the air, Spring is near and almost here!

As people emerge from a long Winter looking to discover the city's events and fascinating exhibitions and happenings - a creative outing is a thing to do for art lovers and enthusiasts alike. In Dupont Circle and specifically on R Street, for the first Friday of each month, a number of Dupont Circle galleries open their doors to the public during the evening hours in "First Friday Art Walk of Dupont Circle". Among these galleries is "Vika Gallery" which currently is hosting the beautiful exhibition titled "Elevation" for renowned artist, Vian Borchert. A Reception that is open and free to the public will be held this Friday, March 6, from 6-8 PM at Vika Gallery, where the public can view the exquisite works of established painter, V. Borchert. The elegantly curated exhibit presents around 15 of Borchert's seascapes and landscapes along a number of Borchert's cherry blossom themed modern paintings that are an homage to DC's nearing cherry blossom Spring season. Paintings on canvas varying from large to medium and small are on display for the public to view, enjoy and acquire.

Vika Gallery is located in Dupont Circle
Address: 1700 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(Entrance on R Street - Gallery on the Lower Floor within the building)
* Vika Gallery is Metro accessible, and is a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro.
Exhibition link: vikagallery.org/elevation/

About the Exhibition: Artist, Vian Borchert's "Elevation" series aims to create elevated feelings aspiring towards reaching emotional and cognitive realms through engagement and experience of the work. Borchert describes her art as a form of visual poetry, where each work becomes a visual vehicle that transports the viewer into elevated emotional states through the use of imagery be it atmospheric skies, clouds dancing at sunset, or stars twinkling in the night sky. Natural elements within the artist's paintings, such as water and clouds, become conduits for evoking transcendence: the sky suggests boundless possibilities, water symbolizes flow and renewal, and clouds embody freedom and a sense of joy. These recurring themes underscore philosophical concepts of Borchert's inner world while resonating universally with notions of hope, harmony, and peace. Rooted in her personal journey and shaped by voyages at sea along with nostalgic childhood memories; the work aspires to engage the viewer in a meditative exchange that leads toward an uplifted consciousness and a Zen like state of mind. Through painterly brushstrokes and lyrical blue color fields, Borchert's paintings seek to act as a bridge to rejuvenation, not only on a visual level but also intellectually and emotionally. Hence, the theme of "Elevation" unfolds through layered metaphorical symbolism, offering an ascent of the spirit and an uplifting resonance of the soul through the poetic power of art.

Be sure to see this Friday evening at Vika Gallery.

The exhibition continues at "Vika Gallery" till March 21. Gallery visitation is by appointment - visit link: vikagallery.org/contact/