Heinrich Reisenbauer: A master of art and humanity died

Heinrich Reisenbauer: A master of art and humanity died

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Heinrich Reisenbauer, an important Lower Austrian artist, died on February 21, 2025. He was known for his serious representations, which presented artistic repetitions of everyday objects and natural motifs. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner said deeply affected by the loss: "With Heinrich Reisenbauer, not only a great artist went from us, but above all a warm and creative person", like ots.at reported. Mikl-Leitner, himself closely connected to the artist, remembers his work "Flowers/Flowers", which has become a special symbol in her life.

a life for art

born on July 29, 1938 in Lower Austria, travel farmer grew up on a farm. After difficulties in school, he found a new home in the "Healing and Nursing Institute Gugging" in 1956. There his artistic talent was recognized by Johann Feilacher, which led to his move to the "House of the Artists" in 1986. Travel builders developed an extensive and homogeneous oeuvre over the course of almost four decades, which is characterized by the representation of everyday objects. Its style is characterized by clearly defined motifs on white backgrounds, whereby it often uses monochrome colors, as the website of the Museum Gugging

He was recognized internationally for his work: in 1990 he received the Oskar Kokoschka Prize and in 2023 a solo exhibition took place in the Art Museum Versi in South Korea. His contribution to Art Brut is estimated in renowned collections worldwide, including in the Museum of Everything in England and in the LAM in France. The memory of Heinrich Reisenbauer will remain, especially thanks to its unique works of art, which also take a special place in the hearts of many people.