mARTin Kainer

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mARTin Kainer was born on March 11, 1984, in Tyrol, Austria. At a young age, mARTin Kainer discovered his passion for drawing, which quickly became an integral part of his life. Early on, he showed a desire to capture and express the world around him in a creative way.

Despite his talent, there were recurring phases of reflection in which he temporarily put his artistic work on hold. However, these pauses also served as periods of inner realignment, which had a lasting influence on his creative development.

In parallel to his artistic endeavors, mARTin Kainer pursued a technical career and completed training as a mechanical engineer. This professional direction eventually led him to design and build modern grills, a craft in which he could combine his technical expertise and creativity. The connection between technical precision and artistic creativity is particularly evident in this work. Thanks to his engineering education, he is able to create functional objects that are not only technically sophisticated but also aesthetically pleasing. His design grills embody this symbiosis of engineering and creative expression in an impressive way and can be found at www.martinkainer-designgrill.com

A defining event in mARTin Kainer’s life marked a turning point in his artistic career: on January 27, 2022, he was involved in a car accident. This incident deeply affected him and gave him the impulse to pick up his pencil once again. The trauma and reflection on the accident led to the creation of his “first new work” titled THE ACCIDENT. This piece marks the beginning of a new phase in his artistic development.

Without formal training in fine arts, mARTin Kainer is a self-taught artist who has acquired his skills independently over the years. His works reflect his personal journey – a blend of technical thinking and emotional depth. One of the most defining elements in his works is his lifelong fascination with dinosaurs, which he integrates into everyday scenes. These prehistoric creatures serve as symbols of avengers, protectors, or evil forces in his art, giving his pieces a unique, often humorous, and macabre dimension.

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