Biography of Achim Prill

Achim Prill was born in 1972, in Herrenberg, Germany. Since 1993 he has worked as a graphic designer and a freelance artist. In May 1997 his first exhibition was in the gallery „am Wasserturm“ in Kupferzell. Two or three yearly exhibitions followed in regional and supraregional cities.

Achim Prill´s art is characterized by graphical, surreal phantastic and abstract influences. Quite early the artist developed his manner which is determined by his favour for strong colors and the symbols of the told mystic stories. By combining of different techniques and materials, the artist has created his own unique methods. The artist mainly uses acryl-, oil- and watercolors as well as oil-, color- and pastelchalk. He is working with brushes, sponge, spatula and airbrush. Because of his versatility he is able to adapt his technique to the subject.

Figurative and representational painting, abstract forming and coloring as well as naturalism is alternated or combined within his work. A very expressive and symbolic language in his paintings and a well-controlled and powerful using of color are the distinguishing marks of his art.

For Achim Prill, art is primarily about communication: Communication with himself, with enviroment and the spirit. The contents and subjects of his work are often very personal but at the same time general as well. You will find dreams, presentiments, fears, hopes, doubts, questions, situations and spheres on canvas, wood or paper. The artist digests his experience and perception, providence and visions in his paintings. That´s how his young works is reflecting variedly the abundance of life.

Some things we don´t just look at, we enter.
Art is alive.