Christoph Prein - Restless Optimism - XXL
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Original hand-painted acrylic painting by Christoph Prein titled Restless Optimism - XXL, 210 × 120 cm, signed on the back and dated 2025, in excellent condition, rolled canvas, sold directly by the artist.
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A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein — UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL PAINTING — 100% HAND-PAINTED — image description and real-time certificate included!
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Restless Optimism
Description
"Restless optimism" is not silent trust. It is hope held with bated breath, moving forward despite doubt. The vivid blue holds space, depth, perhaps even heaviness—and right in the middle, yellow breaks through, impatient, almost too bright to be cautious.
The color acts like a thought that cannot be contained. It stumbles, splashes, seeks its way. Nothing is smooth, nothing is finished. And that is precisely where the honesty of this optimism lies: it is aware of the chaos, does not ignore it, but moves through it.
This image tells of the tension between trust and uncertainty. Of the courage to look forward, even when it wobbles. 'Restless optimism' is the quiet yes to tomorrow – not certain, but determined.
There is no content to translate.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created primarily with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein's pieces are often characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. His art frequently explores themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.
Prein's approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite the viewer to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 210 x 120 cm, what size of stretcher frame is needed?
200 x 110 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery professional.
This is a handcrafted original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.
High-quality, light-resistant acrylic paints were used on gallery canvas primed several times in white.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
Authenticity certificate included
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office, and enhance your space in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person ventures into their innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, yet painfully exposed, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
The description in English:
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and secretly waiting to be discovered, awakened, also painfully propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied multiple times on white primed high-quality gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Hand-signed certificate included ---
Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
Translated by Google TranslateA unique piece by artist Christoph Prein — UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL PAINTING — 100% HAND-PAINTED — image description and real-time certificate included!
There is no content to translate.
Restless Optimism
Description
"Restless optimism" is not silent trust. It is hope held with bated breath, moving forward despite doubt. The vivid blue holds space, depth, perhaps even heaviness—and right in the middle, yellow breaks through, impatient, almost too bright to be cautious.
The color acts like a thought that cannot be contained. It stumbles, splashes, seeks its way. Nothing is smooth, nothing is finished. And that is precisely where the honesty of this optimism lies: it is aware of the chaos, does not ignore it, but moves through it.
This image tells of the tension between trust and uncertainty. Of the courage to look forward, even when it wobbles. 'Restless optimism' is the quiet yes to tomorrow – not certain, but determined.
There is no content to translate.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created primarily with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein's pieces are often characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. His art frequently explores themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.
Prein's approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite the viewer to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 210 x 120 cm, what size of stretcher frame is needed?
200 x 110 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery professional.
This is a handcrafted original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.
High-quality, light-resistant acrylic paints were used on gallery canvas primed several times in white.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
Authenticity certificate included
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office, and enhance your space in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person ventures into their innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, yet painfully exposed, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
The description in English:
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and secretly waiting to be discovered, awakened, also painfully propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied multiple times on white primed high-quality gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Hand-signed certificate included ---
Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
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Artist
Christoph Prein
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Restless Optimism - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Austria
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
Height
120 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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