Meeting at the juncture of abstract and objective representation, a contemplative, calm surface opens onto a complex, pulsating image of our world. The precise mapping of elements in Patrick Gabler's vast drawings lends them the quality of historical cartography, or the contemporary equivalent thereof, a view of the world projected through meticulous schemata.

For his residency at Youkobo, Patrick will continue the drawing series "Circle and Cosmos" inspired by the Japanese art of drawing in which the exclusive use of Indian ink on paper rolls constitutes the main stylistic device. He intends to make additions to this 10-year body of work which comprises around 50 pieces of art to date.
He will also undertake research into wider areas of drawing and painting materials (e.g. paper manufacturers, bookbinders, pigment mixers) as well as arts and crafts in general.

Patrick Gabler was born in Munich in 1967.
He lives and works in Hamburg.

Date	2013.11.01 - 2013.11.30
Place	Residence 2
Website	http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/share_portfolio.cfm?pf=2290