Christoph Prein - Light Collector - XXL





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Original hand-painted acrylic artwork by Christoph Prein titled “Light Collector - XXL”, 210 × 130 cm, abstract spring scene in yellow, red, black and white, signed and dated on the back, delivered rolled.
Description from the seller
A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Painting description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Light Collector"
Description:
Some moments are fleeting – a sunbeam filtering through the leaves, a warm hue on the horizon, or the sense of calm that settles in for a moment. "Light Collector" tells of these small moments that often go unnoticed, yet linger long after.
The bright areas create space to breathe, while the warm yellow and earth tones shine like captured light oases. In between, the black strokes provide lively accents, as if they were catching memories or making the path of light visible. Thus a dynamic interplay of lightness and depth, of chance and deliberate design, emerges.
The painting invites you to slow down and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. It reminds us that light is not only visible but also lives on as mood, hope, and memory within us. "Light Collector" is a homage to all those small moments that brighten everyday life and often reveal their true value only in hindsight.
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The cracks in the image are intentional.
They are not signs 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. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed out, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mostly 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 incorporates 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 130 cm, you need a canvas stretcher frame sized 200 x 120 cm with a depth of 2–4 cm.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by a craftsman or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and light-fast acrylic paints were used on multiple layers of white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private home, law firm, practice, or office, and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
If a person delves 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 even painfully brought to light, 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 have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated Artist signed and dated on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple occasions 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
A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Painting description and real-time certificate included!
-
Title: "Light Collector"
Description:
Some moments are fleeting – a sunbeam filtering through the leaves, a warm hue on the horizon, or the sense of calm that settles in for a moment. "Light Collector" tells of these small moments that often go unnoticed, yet linger long after.
The bright areas create space to breathe, while the warm yellow and earth tones shine like captured light oases. In between, the black strokes provide lively accents, as if they were catching memories or making the path of light visible. Thus a dynamic interplay of lightness and depth, of chance and deliberate design, emerges.
The painting invites you to slow down and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. It reminds us that light is not only visible but also lives on as mood, hope, and memory within us. "Light Collector" is a homage to all those small moments that brighten everyday life and often reveal their true value only in hindsight.
-
The cracks in the image are intentional.
They are not signs 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. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed out, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mostly 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 incorporates 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 130 cm, you need a canvas stretcher frame sized 200 x 120 cm with a depth of 2–4 cm.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by a craftsman or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and light-fast acrylic paints were used on multiple layers of white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private home, law firm, practice, or office, and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
If a person delves 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 even painfully brought to light, 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 have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated Artist signed and dated on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple occasions 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-----

