BIOGRAPHY
Christian Stl is a contemporary artist based in Ortisei, known for his innovative painting technique using acrylic, silicate, and stain on wood.
He studied Graphic Arts at “Il Bisonte” in Florence and has exhibited his works across Europe.
For six years, he served as president of the renowned Unika Art collective.
In his studio, visitors can explore a unique collection reflecting his passion for portraits and contemporary art.
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Biography
Born: 1970 in Bressanone, Italy
Education
1984 – 1990: Studies in Painting, Ortisei
1991 – 1992: Studies in Florence
1995 – 1996: International School “Il Bisonte,” Graphic Arts Department (Florence)
Solo and Group Exhibitions
1992
Sesto Fiorentino (Florence)
1996
Exhibition with Armin Grunt and Lorenz Demetz – Art and Culture Circolo, Ortisei (Italy)
1997
Palazzo Strozzi (Florence)
1998
Sand Sculpture in Ratau Abang (Malaysia)
1999
Solo exhibition at the Art and Culture Circolo, Ortisei (Italy)
Created 2 snow sculptures (with Aaron Demetz and Eric Perathoner)
Site-specific work in Vieste (Apulia)
2000
Site-specific work in Rosenheim (Germany)
Opened studio, began independent career
2002
Site-specific work in Turin
2006
Arquà Petrarca “Gardens of Similarity” (Italy)
Site-specific work in Rome
2007
Solo exhibition, Art Café (Italy)
2008
Solo exhibition at Café Suredl (Italy)
2009
Solo exhibition in Caldaro (Italy)
KUNSTART, Bolzano (Italy)
2010
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
KUNSTART, Bolzano (Italy)
Art Innsbruck (Austria)
2010-2011
2 exhibitions in Cermes (Italy)
2011
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
Art Innsbruck (Austria)
Castello Presule (Italy)
Lagundo (Italy)
Trento, Palazzo Trentini (Italy)
2012
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
Sluderno, Castel Coira (Italy)
Art Innsbruck (Austria)
2013
Vipiteno Artgallery Lilie (Italy)
Art Innsbruck (Austria)
Milan – Artisans’ Fair (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2014
Munich (Germany)
Art Innsbruck (Austria)
Arte Cremona (Italy)
Arte Padova (Italy)
Art Fair of the Dolomites in Longarone (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2015
Vice President of UNIKA (Italy)
2016
Art Innsbruck (Austria)
Guastalla, Palazzo Ducale, Solo exhibition (Italy)
Sabbioneta (Italy)
IDEA UNIKA Biennale, Ortisei (Italy)
Art Fair of the Dolomites in Longarone (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2016
Turin Paratissima (Italy)
Passau Cathedral, theme: “Visible Mercy” (Germany)
Siusi – Natural Park Visitor Center (Italy)
Bratislava Castle (Slovakia)
Perugia (Italy)
Rome (Italy)
Velturno Castle with Armin Grunt and Andreas Linder (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2017
Neudrossenfeld (Germany)
Dornbirn – Gustaf Art Fair (Austria)
Vicenza Koiné (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2018
Solo exhibition “Lifeline,” Tublà da Nives (Italy)
Opening of personal exhibition space
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2018-2023
President of UNIKA (Italy)
2019
StallArt Gallery opening with Armin Grunt (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2020
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2021
Merano – Pobitzer Gallery (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
IDEA UNIKA Biennale (Italy)
2022
Solo exhibition at the Art and Culture Circolo, Ortisei (Italy)
MAM’S Contemporary Art Gallery, Sassoferrato (Italy)
Cermes Kränzelhof (Italy)
Bolzano, 7 Deadly Sins (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2023
Bolzano Cantina / Timeless (Italy)
Fortezza (Italy)
Church of Ortisei, 7 Deadly Sins (Italy)
Gudon, Cultural Mile (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2024
Fanny Hensel / The Year, 12 monthly images, Hanna Bachmann on piano (Italy)
Trento Cathedral, 7 Deadly Sins (Italy)
Milan – Fuori Salone (Italy)
Bolzano, Sernesi Gallery (Italy)
Livo, Val di Non – Palazzo Aliprandini Laifenthurm (Italy)
Dobbiaco – Gustav Mahler Weeks (Italy)
Lake Trasimeno, Palazzo della Cornia (Italy)
UNIKA Art Fair (Italy)
2025
Autobiographical Film “Lifeline”
STATEMENT
Art is the best and most important elixir of life
