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Christoph Prein's original acrylic painting 'Detonation - XXL', 210 x 110 cm, signed by hand, dated 2026, rolled delivery from Austria.

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A UNIQUE PIECE by the artist Christoph Prein - A UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Image description and certificate of authenticity included!

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Title: "Detonation"

Description:
"Detonation" captures the moment when accumulated energy can no longer be contained. From a dark center, red and black traces spread across the canvas – uncontrolled, powerful, and at the same time fascinating. What initially appears to be chaos reveals, upon closer look, its own order, created through movement, chance, and intensity.

The red splashes act like sparks of an emotional outburst, while the black conveys depth, resistance, and the traces of what preceded the moment. The painting does not speak of destruction but of change – of the point at which something old breaks open to make room for something new.

"Detonation" reminds us that every new beginning is often tied to a moment of great power. A moment that breaks boundaries, leaves behind the familiar, and unleashes energy that carves its way in all directions. The work invites us to view this moment not as an end, but as a beginning.

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The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The fractures belong to the surface as scars belong to the skin: they tell of tension, movement, and the process itself. Through these cracks the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed, nothing hidden.

The canvas is delivered rolled.

Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, primarily created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully produced from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he 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 across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite the viewer to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.

For a painting measuring 210 x 110 cm, one needs a stretched canvas (stretcher) of the size 200 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.

You can then either simply 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.

High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints have been applied on a richly white primed gallery canvas.

A varnish has also been applied to protect the work.

This work is handmade and therefore unique!

--- Certificate of authenticity included ---

Beautify your private home, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.

If a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and hiddenly waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, 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 and dated on the back by the artist.

High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on a multi-layer, white-primed 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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A UNIQUE PIECE by the artist Christoph Prein - A UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Image description and certificate of authenticity included!

-

Title: "Detonation"

Description:
"Detonation" captures the moment when accumulated energy can no longer be contained. From a dark center, red and black traces spread across the canvas – uncontrolled, powerful, and at the same time fascinating. What initially appears to be chaos reveals, upon closer look, its own order, created through movement, chance, and intensity.

The red splashes act like sparks of an emotional outburst, while the black conveys depth, resistance, and the traces of what preceded the moment. The painting does not speak of destruction but of change – of the point at which something old breaks open to make room for something new.

"Detonation" reminds us that every new beginning is often tied to a moment of great power. A moment that breaks boundaries, leaves behind the familiar, and unleashes energy that carves its way in all directions. The work invites us to view this moment not as an end, but as a beginning.

-

The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The fractures belong to the surface as scars belong to the skin: they tell of tension, movement, and the process itself. Through these cracks the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed, nothing hidden.

The canvas is delivered rolled.

Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, primarily created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully produced from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he 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 across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite the viewer to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.

For a painting measuring 210 x 110 cm, one needs a stretched canvas (stretcher) of the size 200 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.

You can then either simply 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.

High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints have been applied on a richly white primed gallery canvas.

A varnish has also been applied to protect the work.

This work is handmade and therefore unique!

--- Certificate of authenticity included ---

Beautify your private home, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.

If a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and hiddenly waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, 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 and dated on the back by the artist.

High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on a multi-layer, white-primed 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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Details

Artist
Christoph Prein
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Detonation - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Austria
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Red
Height
110 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
AustriaVerified
2233
Objects sold
100%
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