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Christoph Prein, Power Surge – XXL, an original hand-painted acrylic work on a 160 × 90 cm gallery canvas (signed on the back, rolled delivery, 2026), in excellent condition, sold directly by the artist with an authentication certificate included.
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A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Image description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Stromstoß" (Electrical Impulse)
Description:
It feels as if the painting has captured a moment when everything holds still — precisely at the instant before energy breaks through. A dark core gathers on the left like a thought that has remained charged for too long. And then — without warning — it shoots to the right, towes lines along, leaves traces, splashes, scars.
"Stromstoß" is not a quiet flow. It is a jolt. An impulse that travels through the space like a sudden feeling: anger, courage, decision. The black streak appears as a vein through which something living pulsates. The finest branching spreads out, as if the energy seeks its own path — unstoppable, honest, raw.
This work feels like the moment you no longer hesitate. When the inner breaks outward. When tension discharges and clarity remains. Not gentle — but true.
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The canvas will be delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, which are mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vivid colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently engages 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 across 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 with the dimensions 160 x 90 cm you need a stretched canvas frame sized 150 x 80 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated to the year.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints have been used on multiple layers of primed gallery canvas.
A varnish has also been applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a unique piece!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person goes into their innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, and also painfully raised, 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 mysteriously and hidden is waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of white-primed high-quality gallery canvas used.
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 the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Image description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Stromstoß" (Electrical Impulse)
Description:
It feels as if the painting has captured a moment when everything holds still — precisely at the instant before energy breaks through. A dark core gathers on the left like a thought that has remained charged for too long. And then — without warning — it shoots to the right, towes lines along, leaves traces, splashes, scars.
"Stromstoß" is not a quiet flow. It is a jolt. An impulse that travels through the space like a sudden feeling: anger, courage, decision. The black streak appears as a vein through which something living pulsates. The finest branching spreads out, as if the energy seeks its own path — unstoppable, honest, raw.
This work feels like the moment you no longer hesitate. When the inner breaks outward. When tension discharges and clarity remains. Not gentle — but true.
-
The canvas will be delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, which are mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vivid colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently engages 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 across 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 with the dimensions 160 x 90 cm you need a stretched canvas frame sized 150 x 80 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated to the year.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints have been used on multiple layers of primed gallery canvas.
A varnish has also been applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a unique piece!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person goes into their innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, and also painfully raised, 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 mysteriously and hidden is waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of white-primed high-quality gallery canvas used.
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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