Inside the Studio: Gabriele Sauerland on "IN / TENSION" | BBA Gallery Berlin Preview

Step inside the Berlin studio of artist Gabriele Sauerland as she prepares for her upcoming solo exhibition "IN / TENSION" at BBA Gallery Berlin (October 22 – November 21, 2026). In this feature interview and intimate studio visit, Sauerland discusses her transition from a decades-long career as a freelance architect into a raw, process-driven painting practice. Navigating the space between figuration and abstraction, she opens up about the existential state in which her works come into being—a dynamic threshold between inner impulse, physical pressure, and outer reality. ESCHEWING THE BRUSH: MATERIALITY & PROCESS Radically foregoing traditional brushes, Sauerland treats canvas, cardboard, paper, and wood using spatulas, diverse materials, and full physical engagement. From her studio, she walks us through key works created for the exhibition addressing urgent social and psychological themes: "Femicide" (Femizid) & "Apocalyptic Horses" (Addressing societal pressure, violence, and war. "The picture seeks the viewer, just as the viewer seeks their picture." — Gabriele Sauerland --- 📍 UPCOMING SOLO EXHIBITION DETAILS • Exhibition: Gabriele Sauerland – IN / TENSION • Location: BBA Gallery, Köpenicker Str. 96, 10179 Berlin-Mitte • Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 12:00 – 18:00 • Website & Available Artworks: https://bba-gallery.com/exhibitions/Gabrie...