Art for emergency aid: Heimo Zobernig supports the Red Cross!

Art for emergency aid: Heimo Zobernig supports the Red Cross!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On December 5, 2024, the Austrian artist Heimo Zoberig presented an exclusive edition of unique print graphics, the income of the disaster relief of the Vienna Red Cross. "What the Red Cross does is one of the most important things," said Zoberig, who works with a remarkable clarity and color. The edition consists of 75 handmade printed copies that are created under the direction of Zein Editions in Vienna, and is carried out by the President of the Vienna Red Cross, Dr. Gabriele Domschitz, highly praised: "The support of Heimo Zobernig enables our disaster relief service to buy essential equipment." The graphics are not only works of art, but also a sign of solidarity in the humanitarian work of the Red Cross, especially in crisis situations, if help has to be provided quickly.

an innovative creative process

The prints measure 80 × 60 cm and show a square motif that is decorated with pressure passers and other traces of hand pressure. This represents an innovative approach for the Wiener Rote Kreuz that contains the viewer into the creative process, as wrk.at . Zoberig, who has also worked scientifically with colors and has developed its own color theory, brings its deep understanding of color and shape with every pressure. In the artwork itself there is the word game "Pain", which, according to the artist, acts as a kind of sound that supports the picture message.

The outstanding presentation in the Meyer*Kainer gallery not only recognizes Zobernig's artistic work, but also emphasizes the important role that art can play in the support of humanitarian measures. With a minimum donation of 2,500 euros, this edition becomes a valuable opportunity for art lovers and supporters to actively contribute to improving the living conditions of endangered people. You can find out more about the edition and its background on the website of the Art Collectors Club of the Vienna Red Cross .