Hubert Scheibl

(*1952)

Austria – Contemporary Art – Expressionism – Hubert Scheibl

Vita:

Hubert Scheibl studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. During his studies he was tutored by Arnulf Rainer and Max Weiler, among others. These personalities inspired and shaped him and his work to a very large extent. Hubert Scheibl came to painting through his conviction that some matters cannot be expressed with the help of words, but through the art of painting, in order to be able to overcome a so-called defensive speechlessness. In the 80s he found a connection with his talent with the “new wild animals”, who appeared in public with carefree and life-affirming images. Very soon after completing his studies, the artist was one of the most important Austrian exponents of abstract painting. Hubert Scheibl’s respected position enabled him to take part in a large number of exhibitions in public and private institutions. The painter was given the opportunity to present his works in Vienna, New York and Amsterdam, among others. Another appreciation of his art was his participation as a representative of Austria in the Biennale in Sao Paolo and Venice. The artist has enjoyed numerous awards for his oeuvre, including the City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts and the State of Vienna’s Golden Sign of Merit.

Work:

Hubert Scheibl’s work can, in his own opinion, be located in a broad range of tension, which can be classified from painting to photography and everyday cultural phenomena. The painter fills his pictures with shapes and color dimensions that make scenarios, ecstasies and abysses appear all at once. The paintings he creates are primarily characterized by a unique choice of colors, which give the viewer a feeling of deep space. Among other things, he proves his talent with his art of designing works in such a way that they maintain a timeless aspect. One of his special talents in painting is capturing the inner light behind the picture plane. “You feel such an inner pressure. Then you have to look for something because you struggle with things that cannot be expressed in language, „says Hubert Scheibl, describing his passion for painting.