Artist Sebastian Bartel

Sebastian Bartel

Mönchengladbach, 1982. Based in Cologne / Bonn

Bartel investigates the image itself – its production, presentation and reception. He draws on scientific imaging (ultrasound, space-probe photography, electron microscopy, radar) and overlays surfaces and structures with abstract geometric signs. The resulting drawings and paintings resemble cartographies while asserting themselves as autonomous abstract painting, questioning how 'objective' methods shape our picture of the world.