THE EARLY YEARS - BEFORE CONCRETE

Stephan Unterberger is exhibiting a selection of his early works to mark the 40th anniversary of his career as an artist

Four decades of artistic creation are four decades filled with change, development, and new perspectives. To mark his 40th anniversary as an artist, Bad Ischl-based artist Stephan Unterberger invites viewers to take a special look back at his artistic beginnings. Under the title “THE EARLY YEARS – BEFORE CONCRETE,” he is presenting a selection of earlier works at Etienne’s Art that offer insight into the creative phase that preceded his current artistic style.

Before Stephan Unterberger developed his characteristic concrete paintings, he spent many years intensively exploring various materials and techniques. Drawings, charcoal works, and oil and acrylic paintings shaped his artistic journey and laid important foundations for his later exploration of structure, surface, and expression.

“When I look back at these paintings today, I see many things that have changed, but also some things that have remained the same. They are part of my journey as an artist and part of my development,” says Stephan Unterberger.

The exhibition invites visitors to trace an artist’s development over four decades and to discover the roots of the artistic style that continues to shape Unterberger’s work to this day.

As part of the anniversary celebration, selected works will be offered at special anniversary prices—the same prices as back then. This provides art enthusiasts with a rare opportunity to discover and acquire works from an earlier creative phase of Stephan Unterberger’s career.

Refreshments, light snacks, and musical entertainment will be provided.