When can the exhibition Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative be seen?

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

What is the cost of entry?

Entry to the exhibition is free.

When do artist tours take place?

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

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition is located at the Ostalbkreis District Office, Stuttgarter Straße 41, 73430 Aalen.

What are the opening hours?

The District Office is open Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM.

What forms of art does the exhibition show?

The exhibition features painting and drawing by Ulrich Brauchle with references to landscape, line, color, and graphic design.

Ulrich Brauchle's Illustrative shows landscape between line, color, and quiet movement

Name: Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative – Painting and Drawing
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Landratsamt Ostalbkreis

Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative – an exhibition between line, landscape, and color

With the exhibition Illustrative – Painting and Drawing, the Ostalbkreis District Office dedicates a concentrated showcase to the Ellwangen artist Ulrich Brauchle. From October 8 to December 31, 2026, painting and drawing meet in an exhibition that connects experiences of nature, musical rhythms, and the independence of the line.

Between landscape experience and abstraction

Ulrich Brauchle's artistic thinking often begins with the landscape. However, his images translate nature not merely as a representation in painting but develop independent image spaces from landscape impressions. Color fields, lines, and visible brush movements combine to make open compositions where the tangible and abstract touch.

The exhibition invites careful consideration of the works: Natural tones meet rhythmically placed lines, dense structures meet bright spaces. This tension creates a special exhibition atmosphere and makes the aesthetic experience immediately tangible.

The line as a fundamental artistic element

In Brauchle's drawings, the line emerges as an independent expressive force. Pencil, charcoal, and other graphic techniques create differentiated traces between sketch, landscape sign, and concentrated form. The drawing retains the character of searching: each stroke develops space, movement, and mood.

In painting too, the process of creation remains visible. Oil, tempera, and watercolor reveal different material effects. Glazing sections, breaking color surfaces, and gestural placements give the works an open, vibrant presence.

Art historical classification and artistic biography

Ulrich Brauchle, born in 1971 in Ellwangen, studied from 1991 to 1996 at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. He later engaged with history at the University of Tübingen. His work includes painting, drawing, print graphics, and etching, oscillating between contemporary perceptions of landscape, informal form creation, and intentionally set graphic precision.

For his etching work, Brauchle received the Felix-Hollenberg Prize in 2003. Since 2006, he has been active as a curator at the Ellwangen Art Association and also engages in art education. This combination of his own artistic practice, curation, and cultural education shapes the approach to his works.

Artist tours at the Ostalbkreis District Office

A special access to the exhibition is created during the artist tours with Ulrich Brauchle on November 19 and December 10, 2026, each at 5:30 PM. The examination of the works provides insights into motifs, work processes, and the relationship between drawing and painting.

Conclusion: An art experience of quiet intensity

Illustrative – Painting and Drawing offers an art experience for all who wish to engage with color, line, material, and concentrated image spaces. The exhibition connects sensual perception with art historical reflection and shows how independent contemporary art emerges from landscape, memory, and movement. A visit to the Ostalbkreis District Office enriches cultural perception and opens up space for a sustainable aesthetic experience.