Images of Saints

Heiligenbilder in Gold bringen ein vertrautes, jahrhundertealtes Thema in einen modernen Kontext. Diese Arbeiten aus dem Atelier Wonnereich greifen Figuren der christlichen Tradition auf und übersetzen sie in eine klare, zeitgenössische Bildsprache. Gerade dieser Kontrast macht ihre besondere Spannung aus.

Die Bilder setzen bewusste Akzente, schaffen Tiefe und laden zur Auseinandersetzung ein, oft auch zum Gespräch. In modernen Räumen entfalten sie eine ungewöhnliche Wirkung: respektvoll gegenüber der Tradition und zugleich aufregend neu, eigenständig und spürbar gegenwärtig.

The images of saints in gold from Atelier Wonnereich are created for spaces where artworks are meant to be more than decoration. They accompany everyday life quietly, draw the eye, and create an atmosphere of calm, focus, and inner openness.

The figures depicted—such as Elisabeth of Thuringia, Lucy of Syracuse, or Joseph of Nazareth—do not stand for historical narratives, but for attitudes that are timeless: care, clarity, courage, and trust. In the reduced visual language of these works, they become silent counterparts that do not explain, but resonate.

The use of genuine 23 kt gold leaf enhances this effect in a distinctive way. It reflects the light of the room, shifts with time of day and perspective, and lends the images a gentle depth. Not as a shine that demands attention, but as a refined glow that conveys a sense of shelter and permanence. The artistic approach and visual language behind these works are explored in greater detail in the Style Portrait.

All works are hand-painted on high-quality handmade paper and are unique pieces or part of strictly limited series. The gold leaf used is hand-beaten in Vienna from 23-karat double-ducat gold produced by the Austrian Mint—a traditional material consciously placed in a contemporary context.

In modern living and working environments, these images of saints function as a personal statement: sensual without insistence, profound without heaviness—a quieter side of one’s personality that may also surprise.

Further insight into the creation of the works and the artist can be found on the About Atelier Wonnereich page.