Felix Feltrin | The Art of Motion, Energy, and Abstraction

Felix Feltrin crouched down, immersed in painting an abstract artwork during a creative session in South Beach, Miami

Felix Feltrin is a contemporary artist redefining the language of abstract expressionism and action painting, transforming the canvas into a space where movement, emotion, and raw energy converge. His work is not a static image but an unfolding experience, a choreography of color, texture, and depth that captures the immediacy of creation itself.

Drawing from the legacy of abstract pioneers and the visceral intensity of action painters, Feltrin’s process is both instinctive and deliberate. His compositions exist at the edge of control and chaos, where each mark is an imprint of momentum, each layer a trace of time passing. Through bold gestural strokes, layered surfaces, and immersive depth, he invites the viewer to step beyond the visible and into a state of flux, where perception is ever-shifting and meaning remains fluid.

 
Portrait of contemporary abstract artist Felix Feltrin, capturing his unique vision and creative presence.
 

Beyond the Visible | The Core of His Artistic Vision

Feltrin’s work is rooted in the philosophy that art is not meant to be interpreted, it is meant to be felt. His paintings do not tell a story; they become an experience, engaging the viewer in a dialogue of movement and sensation. His core artistic concepts include:

  • The Unfolding Unknown – Art as an evolving entity, revealing new dimensions over time, never bound by a single interpretation.

  • Motion as Essence – Inspired by action painting, his compositions pulse with kinetic energy, recording the physicality of creation itself.

  • Texture as Emotion – Layered surfaces that hold depth and atmosphere, allowing light and material to shape perception.

  • The Balance Between Instinct and Control – A tension between deliberate mark-making and spontaneous intervention, echoing the unpredictability of life.

  • Color as Language – Beyond pigment, color in Feltrin’s work becomes a force like an emotional frequency that resonates beyond words.

A Recognized Voice in Contemporary Abstraction

Feltrin’s works have been exhibited internationally, earning recognition for their powerful presence, dynamic execution, and immersive impact. His paintings are held in prestigious private collections, galleries, and curatorial selections, attracting collectors who seek art that exists beyond the frame, beyond convention, beyond the expected.

For those who engage with his work, the experience is not passive but it is an invitation into movement, transformation, and the unknown.

PAST EXHIBITIONS

• 04/2017 Rassegna nazionale – Premio Palladio,Villa Contarini, Padova, Italy

• 09/2017 Maison d’Art Padova 2017 - titolo per meriti artistici, Padova, Italy

• 09/2017 Maison d’Art Padova 2017 - titolo per meriti artistici, Padova, Italy

• 09/2017 Solo Show - Maison d’Art Padova, Padova, Italy 

• 12/2017 Collective exhibition “BadaBing” by BNKS|CRTV + FiftyKarat, Full visual art gallery,  ArtBasel collateral event. Miami,Wynwood, USA.

• 12/2017 Private solo show in exclusive condo, Miami - Brickell, USA.  

• 12/2017 Live painting performance @NudeNight, Miami, Wynwood, USA.

• 2017-2018 Solo exhibition, @Divino Art gallery Studio & Wine bar owned by the artist, 4600  Wels Austria

• 11/2018 Studio, live performances and solo shows @DasWacholder Gin&Champagne club,  4600 Wels Austria

• 07/2019 Collective exhibition @Sparkasse|Bank, 4600 Wels Austria

• 02/2020 Group Exhibition Museo Daphne, Sanremo, Italy

•03/2020 Solo exhibition @TheApartment, Palermo, Italy

•03/2020 Resident artist @508 Galley, London, England

•06/2020 BIAS 2020, Palazzo Donà dalle Rose,Venezia, Italy

•06/2020 Collettiva all’interno della prima galleria d'arte galleggiante italiana, caicco Lycian Princess. Venezia, Italy

•07/2020 Collective urban jam “Together Jam”, @Alter Schlachthof, 4600 Wels Austria

•08/2020 BIAS 2020, Loggiato San Bartolomeo, Palermo, Italy

•08/2020 Artist in residence “Oktolog” + collective exhibition @Alter Schlachthof, 4600 Wels Austria.

•08/2020 Collective exhibition, @508Gallery, London, England.

•04/2021 Private performance and exhibition, Como Lake, Italy.

•09/2021 Permanent installation @Open Air Museum, Palermo, Italy.

•11/2021 Barcelona Art Fair, Barcellona, Spain.

•08/2020 Collective exhibition, @508Gallery, London, England.

Art takes many forms. Whether through abstraction or pop symbolism, my work is a reflection of energy, freedom, and emotion. Explore the worlds I create and find the one that resonates with you.