FRITZ KREIS
PROFILE
True freedom begins where the intellect reaches its limits.
As a PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology, I have dedicated decades to the exploration of the human psyche, the dynamics of our being, and the approaches to healing within the context of psychosomatic processes. The essential insight of my journey ultimately springs from the teachings of life itself and aligns with the scientific facts of modern neurobiology and genetic research, for instance. Deepest integration and the attainment of primal trust cannot be reached through a purely intellectual approach. They occur beyond analytical thought – in holistic, spiritual perception and in becoming free from the dictates of conditioned emotions.
Art and painting are, for me, the field where these dimensions merge in absolute immediacy.
In the act of painting, cognition and unedited intuition fuse; human and spiritual consciousness connect within creativity and the applied technique. It is a dialectical process – a subtle balancing of perfection and apparent imperfection that reflects the creative flow of life. The goal is to shape precisely this visual tension that neither imposes itself on the viewer nor leaves them bored. The maxim is always the realization of a deep, unshakeable primal trust in the absolutely placed line. In the conscious interplay of structured matter and the expanse of the white space, the true, immediate presence of the artwork unfolds, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in other realities. Worlds that enrich and are carried by an aesthetic that can be experienced out of itself – completely independent of a superimposed intellectual concept.
The perception of the viewer can thus become an inner journey that expands the known. This inner journey is capable of bringing to light treasures that truly allow external wealth to be experienced and fulfilled as a human reality in the first place.
In this sense, the images are no mere illustrations of a disconnected intellect. Rather, they are an experiential, living essence – visual manifestations of a deeper, immanent order.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Fritz Kreis
Born in Salzburg.
Artistic activity since school days, driven by a continuous intensification of creative work at the intersection of spiritual consciousness and fine art.
Academic & Professional Background:
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Werkschulheim Felbertal: Matura (A-levels) and journeyman’s certificate as a mechanical fitter.
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Paris Lodron University of Salzburg: Studies in Psychology (Degree: Mag. phil.) as well as doctoral studies (Degree: Dr. rer. nat.).
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Professional practice: Clinical and health psychologist, private psychological practice, specialist book author, and fine artist.
Artistic Focus:
Large-format mixed media (acrylic, palette knife technique, ink, and oil stick) as well as reduced ink drawings on paper.
Exhibitions (Selection):
Solo exhibitions and work presentations in private, corporate, and institutional contexts (including Vienna, Inner City; Salzburg; Styria).