Christoph Prein - Dive In - XXL





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Christoph Prein – Dive In - XXL, a 100 × 160 cm original acrylic painting, hand-signed and dated 2026, from Austria, in blue and red abstract tones, delivered rolled and sold directly by the artist.
Description from the seller
A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate attached!
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Title: "Immersion"
Description:
Intense shades of blue spread across the entire surface, drawing the eye almost immediately into the painting. Different layers, fine traces, and blurred structures emerge from the blue and disappear again within it. A depth is created that resembles water, without suggesting a specific place.
"Immersion" stands for the moment when the surroundings gradually recede into the background. The calm color fields invite letting thoughts go and fully immersing oneself in the feeling of vastness and quiet. Darker areas and gentle changes in blue give the work a mysterious, almost meditative effect.
The painting leaves a lot of room for personal perception. One can discover depth, water, distance, or simply a quiet place within it. "Immersion" is an invitation to switch off for a moment and lose oneself entirely in the color.
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The cracks in the image are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The breaks belong to the surface as scars belong to the skin: they tell of tension, movement, and the process itself. Precisely because of these cracks, the work gains depth and authenticity—nothing is smoothed, nothing hidden.
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This lot contains AI visualizations. Please refer to the original photos for the actual condition of the object.
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The canvas will be delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art he often engages themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, frequently shifting 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 in Austria as well as internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting with dimensions 160 x 100 cm you need a canvas support (stretcher) sized 150 x 90 cm and a depth of 2–4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an art practitioner or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated for the year.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints were used on multiple prime layers of gallery-grade canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a unique piece!
--- Certificate of authenticity included ---
Enhance your private residence, law office, clinic, or your business and elevate your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person descends into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, and also 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 hiddenly 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 stretched by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated and signed on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of 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
A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate attached!
-
Title: "Immersion"
Description:
Intense shades of blue spread across the entire surface, drawing the eye almost immediately into the painting. Different layers, fine traces, and blurred structures emerge from the blue and disappear again within it. A depth is created that resembles water, without suggesting a specific place.
"Immersion" stands for the moment when the surroundings gradually recede into the background. The calm color fields invite letting thoughts go and fully immersing oneself in the feeling of vastness and quiet. Darker areas and gentle changes in blue give the work a mysterious, almost meditative effect.
The painting leaves a lot of room for personal perception. One can discover depth, water, distance, or simply a quiet place within it. "Immersion" is an invitation to switch off for a moment and lose oneself entirely in the color.
-
The cracks in the image are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The breaks belong to the surface as scars belong to the skin: they tell of tension, movement, and the process itself. Precisely because of these cracks, the work gains depth and authenticity—nothing is smoothed, nothing hidden.
-
This lot contains AI visualizations. Please refer to the original photos for the actual condition of the object.
-
The canvas will be delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art he often engages themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, frequently shifting 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 in Austria as well as internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting with dimensions 160 x 100 cm you need a canvas support (stretcher) sized 150 x 90 cm and a depth of 2–4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an art practitioner or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated for the year.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints were used on multiple prime layers of gallery-grade canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a unique piece!
--- Certificate of authenticity included ---
Enhance your private residence, law office, clinic, or your business and elevate your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person descends into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, and also 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 hiddenly 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 stretched by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated and signed on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of 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-----

