Dear Friends,
It is with insurmountable sorrow that I relay news of the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Brandon Borchert. Many of you knew Brandon as the Screen Printing teacher at Screen@Capsule, and even more of you knew him for his incredible artwork, gentle spirit and kind heart. Brandon was an immensely talented artist and a gifted teacher who was loved by nearly everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him, and his loss is an enormous blow to the entire community.
Brandon was found in his home on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 14. We currently do not have all of the details, and are awaiting a report from the coroner. There will be an obituary in tomorrow's Rocky Mountain News.
We will be celebrating Brandon's life and mourning his death at a memorial service at the Capsule Art & Event Center this Friday, November 17 at 7 p.m. There will be a chance to view Brandon's artwork and photos of him, share our stories and memories, and support his family in this time of unbelievable grief. All are welcome.
If you have digital photos of Brandon that we may include in the slide show and pass on to his family, please forward them to Capsule. We are in the process of setting up an account for a memorial scholarship fund for those of you who would like to give donations, and will forward that information when it becomes available.
On a personal note, Brandon was one of my closest friends, and one of the most remarkable human beings I have ever known. I feel lucky to have known him, and will miss him more than I have words to adequately describe.
With deep sadness,
Lauri Lynnxe Murphy
Gallery Director
Capsule Gallery & Event Center
554 & 560 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204
303.623.3460
