When is the artist tour?

The artist tour with Ulrich Brauchle takes place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Another tour is scheduled for December 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

How long is the exhibition on display?

The exhibition will be on display from October 8 to December 31, 2026, at the Ostalbkreis district office in Aalen.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

When is the district office open for exhibition visits?

The listed opening hours are 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.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

The exhibition is taking place at the Ostalbkreis district office, Stuttgarter Straße 41, 73430 Aalen.

What works are displayed in the exhibition?

The exhibition features paintings and drawings by Ulrich Brauchle. Thematically, it focuses on line, color, landscape, and the connection between representation and abstraction.

Discover Ulrich Brauchle's Visual Worlds Between Landscape, Line, and Bright Color

Name: Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative - Painting and Drawing
Start: 2026-11-19T17:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-19T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Landratsamt Ostalbkreis

Ulrich Brauchle: Illustrative – Painting and Drawing in Aalen

From October 8 to December 31, 2026, the Ostalbkreis district office in Aalen will host the exhibition Illustrative – Painting and Drawing by Ulrich Brauchle. The presentation invites visitors to experience the relationship between line, color, landscape, and abstraction in a concentrated viewing of the works. On November 19, 2026, the artist will personally guide visitors through the exhibition.

Between Landscape Experience and Abstract Picture Space

Ulrich Brauchle's artistic thinking often originates in nature and landscape. From this experiential space, he develops images where the representational and the abstract encounter each other. Color areas, lines, and open forms converge into a rhythmic structure that evokes memories of horizon, terrain, and atmospheric light without being confined to a clear representation.

The Line as a Tactile Movement

In Brauchle's drawings, the line possesses a special presence. Pencil and charcoal marks appear not merely as outlines but as independent gestural movements. They create spaces, set accents, and simultaneously preserve the openness of the working process. The drawing thus forms a central access point to his work and influences the painting as well.

Painting with Visible Handwriting

Ulrich Brauchle's painting combines oil, tempera, and watercolor with a deliberately perceptible painterly style. Color does not remain a smooth surface but carries the trace of the application. This creates a sensual exhibition atmosphere where materiality, color harmony, and spatial effect become immediately tangible. The aesthetic experience lies precisely in the alternation between recognition and open interpretation.

Art Historical Context and Cultural Education

Brauchle's works are situated in a contemporary tradition of landscape and abstraction. The artist combines precise observation of the world with free composition, in which nature appears not merely as a motif but as a space for thought and experience. His education at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, his studies in history, and his long-term role as an art mediator and curator shape this connection of artistic practice, art historical reflection, and cultural education.

Artist Tour on November 19, 2026

A special highlight is the artist tour on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Ulrich Brauchle will provide insights into his painting and drawing as well as the creation and impact of the exhibited works. Another tour is scheduled for December 10, 2026, also at 5:30 PM.

The exhibition at the Ostalbkreis district office promises a concentrated art experience between line, color, and landscape. Those who appreciate contemporary painting, drawing, and the quiet intensity of a personal viewing will find an inspiring place for aesthetic experience and cultural enrichment here. Visiting the exhibition, especially the artist tour, offers the opportunity to discover Brauchle's visual language directly and vividly.