What You’ll See
- 12-15 original acrylic paintings on canvas
- A recurring visual world of expressive characters and animals
- Bold, pop-inspired colors combined with emotional depth
- Works that provoke, question, and sometimes make you smile
Presenting the current exhibition at STROSS Gallery
You Speak.
I Paint.
When words fail, color becomes a voice. Discover a unique artistic perspective shaped by life on the autism spectrum.
A contemporary solo exhibition of bold, expressive paintings in Graz.
Vernissage:
April 17, 2026 – 18:00
Free entry
Dates:
April 17, 2026 – May 11,
2026
Location:
The STROSS Gallery
Joanneumring 6
8010 Graz, Austria
When Words Are Not Enough, Colors Begin To Speak
Some people express themselves through words.
Marcell Dergecz paints.
Born in 2007 in Austria, Marcell lives in the Zillertal. He navigates the world with a severe speech development disorder on the autism spectrum where spoken language can be a barrier.
But on canvas, nothing is.
About the Exhibition
This exhibition is not just about paintings.
It is about expression without words.
Marcell began painting in 2022 and almost immediately, something became clear: what is difficult to say can be powerfully shown.
His works are intense, bold, and unmistakably alive. Strong colors, dynamic brushstrokes, and instinctive composition create a visual language that feels direct and honest.
You don’t need an explanation.
You feel it.
The Story Behind the Colors
For Marcell, painting is more than art.
It is communication.
It is freedom.
It is a way to be understood without speaking.
While words may fail, colors do not hesitate.
Each painting is a glimpse into h
Exhibition Details
Location:
The STROSS Gallery
Joanneumring 6
8010 Graz, Austria
Dates:
April 17, 2026 – May 11, 2026
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 14:00
Visitor Information:
– Free entry
– No registration required
– Open to all visitors
Join Us for the Opening Reception!
April 17, 2026 – 18:00
An opening evening with music and welcome reception, organized by the gallery.
Gallery Preview
Why It’s Worth Visiting
Marcell is not just an emerging artist.
- Exhibited across Austria and Germany since 2023
- Featured in galleries in Vienna, Munich, Innsbruck
- Presented internationally (Zurich, Paris – Carrousel du Louvre, Dubai)
- Curated by multiple international galleries
This is a rare chance to see a young artist at the beginning of a powerful journey.
Artwork & Sales
All sales are handled exclusively by the gallery.
Email: galerie-stross.com
Instagram: @strossgallery
Curious about the artworks?
Request more information about selected pieces.
Important:
All inquiries are answered by the artist’s representative, Monika Dergecz.
Please note that all artwork sales are handled exclusively through the gallery.