When can the exhibition Illustrative be seen?

The exhibition can be seen from October 8 to December 31, 2026, at the Ostalbkreis District Office in Aalen.

Where does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition takes place at the Ostalbkreis District Office, Stuttgarter Straße 41, 73430 Aalen.

What is the cost of the visit?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Are there guided tours with Ulrich Brauchle?

Yes. Artist tours with Ulrich Brauchle will take place on November 19 and December 10, 2026, each at 5:30 PM.

What works will be shown?

New pencil drawings, oil paintings, and oil pastel works by Ulrich Brauchle will be shown.

Is the exhibition indoors?

Yes. The exhibition is located indoors at the Ostalbkreis District Office.

Discover Illustrative: Lines, Colors, and Quiet Visual Worlds in Aalen

Name: Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative – Painting and Drawing
Start: 2026-10-08T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-12-31T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Landratsamt Ostalbkreis

Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative – Focused Seeing at the Ostalbkreis District Office

With the exhibition Illustrative, the Ostalbkreis District Office in Aalen presents new works by the Ellwangen artist Ulrich Brauchle. Pencil drawings, oil paintings, and oil pastel works come together in an exhibition that invites quiet contemplation of the works, aesthetic experience, and a conscious look at line, surface, and color.

Between Abstraction and Figurativeness

Ulrich Brauchle's imagery moves between figurative perception and open abstraction. Landscape and figurative allusions combine with a reduced formal language. Lines structure the image space, color fields create tension, and the image carrier becomes an active component of the composition.

The Line as the Starting Point of Painting

The drawing forms the starting point of Brauchle's artistic practice. In his pencil works, the precision and mobility of the line are revealed, while the oil paintings and oil pastel works unfold materiality, color impact, and spatial depth. The visible painterly gesture gives the works an immediate, open, and yet concentrated effect.

Art Historical Classification and Artistic Biography

Ulrich Brauchle was born in 1971 in Ellwangen. He studied at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart as well as history, art history, and theology at the University of Tübingen. As a painter, draftsman, printmaker, art educator, and curator, he combines practical art experience with art historical reflection. For his graphic work, he received the Felix-Hollenberg Prize for Printmaking in 2004.

Exhibition Atmosphere and Artist Tours

The exhibition unfolds its special effect in the immediate encounter with the originals. The art experience arises where seemingly simple forms reveal complex visual structures upon longer observation. For deeper cultural education, Ulrich Brauchle will offer artist tours on November 19 and December 10, 2026, each at 5:30 PM.

Conclusion: Learning to See through Art

Illustrative opens a quiet yet challenging access to contemporary painting and drawing. Visitors can expect an exhibition about perception, concentration, and the creative power of line, surface, and color. Those who wish to not only view art but also experience its spatial effect and materiality should experience this artistic event live at the Ostalbkreis District Office.