Stefan
Macheiner
We are all made of stars.
Stefan Macheiner’s artistic practice begins with science, technology, and the structures that shape contemporary society. While his work is grounded in research, order, and analytical models, his central interest lies in the poetic dimension that emerges beyond what can be rationally measured. He seeks to translate complex phenomena—whether scientific theories, technological systems, or societal patterns—into visual languages that make their underlying essence emotionally perceptible.
To achieve this, Macheiner creates conceptual systems that transform insights from scientific and technological thinking into sensually tangible images. By transferring abstract ideas into reduced, minimalist forms, he creates works that do not simply illustrate knowledge but give it a renewed legibility—one that highlights the beauty, fragility, and mystery embedded in the structures of our world.
His prints and graphic works, produced as unique pieces or in small editions, appear on paper as well as on materials like glass or stone. They are often monochrome and composed with geometric clarity, shaped by constructive rigor and a precise sense of order. At times, he introduces concrete visual elements that add layers of meaning, situating abstraction within broader cultural and societal contexts.
Each artwork begins with intensive research and reflection. Digital tools play a crucial role: Macheiner frequently develops algorithms that generate compositions based on predefined rules or data structures. These digital models form the conceptual backbone of pieces that he ultimately realizes manually or through analog processes such as etching, embossing, or photo transfer, combined with contemporary tools like plotters or laser cutters.
Through this interplay of research, abstraction, and materiality, Macheiner explores how scientific thought, technological logic, and societal structures can be transformed into serene, poetic images that open new ways of understanding the world
*1978 in Österreich
Studied “Multimedia Art” at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg
Stefan Macheiner lives and works in Linz, Austria
2025
01.10.2025 – 31.12.2025
Accumulations | Galerie Wünsch Aircube, Linz, Austria | Soloexhibition
2024
12.–15.12.2024
Parallel Editions | ORF-Funkhaus, Vienna, Austria | Groupexhibition
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Stefan Macheiner
Studio: Lederergasse 67, 4020 Linz, Austria
hello@stefan-macheiner.com
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Stefan Macheiner
Studio: Lederergasse 67, 4020 Linz, Austria
hello@stefan-macheiner.com
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