Christoph Prein - The paint was having a bad day. - XXL






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Christoph Prein, Austrian artist, original 2025 acrylic abstract painting titled 'The paint was having a bad day. - XXL', 90 × 160 cm, hand-signed, rolled delivery, in excellent condition, sold directly by the artist, certificate of authenticity included.
Description from the seller
A 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.
The color had a bad day
Description
On that day, it seemed as if the color itself had a little life of its own – and honestly, it appeared somewhat overwhelmed. As soon as it touched the canvas, it splattered in all directions, as if it urgently needed to get something off its chest. The blue hurled its droplets like someone trying to shake off their mood, while the black angrily splashed into the center, as if to say: 'Enough already!'
Among all the splashes and smudged traces, one can almost see a story of colors that simply didn't go as planned. Yet it is precisely this chaos that makes the picture come alive: an honest, unrestrained moment in which the color freely expresses its mood — and ultimately leaves behind something fascinating.
There is no content to translate.
The canvas is delivered rolled up.
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 160 x 90 cm, what size of stretcher frame is needed?
150 x 80 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery owner.
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 done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is signed and dated by the artist on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied multiple times on a 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
A 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.
The color had a bad day
Description
On that day, it seemed as if the color itself had a little life of its own – and honestly, it appeared somewhat overwhelmed. As soon as it touched the canvas, it splattered in all directions, as if it urgently needed to get something off its chest. The blue hurled its droplets like someone trying to shake off their mood, while the black angrily splashed into the center, as if to say: 'Enough already!'
Among all the splashes and smudged traces, one can almost see a story of colors that simply didn't go as planned. Yet it is precisely this chaos that makes the picture come alive: an honest, unrestrained moment in which the color freely expresses its mood — and ultimately leaves behind something fascinating.
There is no content to translate.
The canvas is delivered rolled up.
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 160 x 90 cm, what size of stretcher frame is needed?
150 x 80 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery owner.
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 done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is signed and dated by the artist on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied multiple times on a 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-----
