Evi Abeler

Evi Abeler
644 riverside dr. #9G
new york, ny 10031
tel: 917.346.6414
email: evi@eviabeler.com
web: www.eviabeler.com

I carefully peek through my camera into the world, focusing on scenes of solitude and
alienation—such as forgotten corners, the view out of a window or onto an empty
landscape. It is obvious that human beings live in or frequent the places I photograph—their
presence can be felt—but they remain mostly unseen. I am interested in what is left behind
after the people have gone, in feelings of longing and belonging, in distance and closeness.
These ethereal, dreamlike photographs are taken during my daily wanderings and journeys
with a simple polaroid camera. The slightly altered colors, soft focus and tilted camera
angles enhance the feeling of looking into the world from the outside and create a quiet,
otherworldly atmosphere that is reminiscent of memories or dreams.
The finished prints are miniature treasures—averaging 4x4 inches. They are
presented in little treasure boxes, in small frames or in clusters that are directly
adhered to the walls.

Bio
Evi Abeler recieved a MFA in Studio Art in 2006 from The City College of New York, NY and
holds a BFA in Photography, Electronic Design and Multimedia from a joint program by the
University of Osnabrück, Germany and The City College of New York, NY. She has been a
resident artist at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, FL in 2005. Her photography was shown at
the Kenkeleba Gallery, NY, at the Henry Street Settlement, NY, and at the Atlantic Center for
the Arts, FL. She recently recieved a grand for a residency at the Visual Studies Workshop in
Rochester, NY.

Evi was born and raised in Germany and has been a resident of New York City since 2000

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