WALL PAINTINGS & MURALS

From ancient frescoes to Mexican mural culture and contemporary photorealistic façade art—murals connect art, space, storytelling and identity like almost no other medium.

 

For more than 20 years, André Zechmann has been one of Austria’s most sought-after mural artists.

His large-scale artworks for hotels, schools, businesses, municipalities and private buildings have shaped the visual identity of entire regions.

Every mural is hand-painted, individually planned and executed with the highest artistic and technical precision.

 

 

WHAT DEFINES A MURAL – AND WHY THEY ARE BOOMING WORLDWIDE

 

 

Origins & History of Mural Art

 

Modern mural art, as we know it today, is strongly influenced by the Mexican mural movement (including Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco).

 

Emerging in the early 20th century, this movement brought art out of museums and directly onto the walls of public spaces.

 

Murals have always been:

 

• a symbol of identity

• an expression of culture

• a way to tell stories visually

• social, accessible, monumental

 

Today, mural art is experiencing a massive global revival—from New York to Berlin, Vienna and many tourism regions across Austria.

 

 

Why Murals Are More Relevant Than Ever

 

• they create strong brand identities

• they give spaces emotion and atmosphere

• they are Instagram & social-media magnets

• they increase the visibility of a building

• they make places unique

• they last for decades

 

Hotels, municipalities and schools use murals as a cultural statement and a form of visual identity.

 

 

ANDRÉ’S STYLE: PHOTOREALISM, DETAIL, AND MODERN AESTHETICS

 

André combines tattoo realism, illustration and fine-art techniques to create a unique mural style.

His signature look includes:

 

• extreme precision

• realistic light and shadow

• photographic detail sharpness

• clean, structured compositions

• artistic reduction instead of visual overload

• bold accents and modern color language

• beauty realism & dynamic line work

 

Every mural looks like a cohesive, large-scale masterpiece—modern, elegant, atmospheric and timeless.

 

 

TECHNIQUES & MATERIALS – HIGH-LEVEL CRAFTSMANSHIP

 

André works exclusively with high-quality, durable materials:

 

• premium-grade façade paints from Aquarylic

• artistic precision brushes & airbrush

• automotive spray systems for large gradients

• special UV and weather-protection coatings

• structured grid planning & laser projection

• digital pre-visualization in Photoshop & AI-based layout assistance

• transparent cost estimation & project planning

 

This approach ensures murals remain vivid, detailed and color-stable for many years.

 

 

PROJECT TYPES – WHO ANDRÉ CREATES FOR

 

André produces mural art for:

 

• Hotels & Resorts

  (Hotel Hechl, Almwellness Pierer, Hotel Moser, JUFA, Mountain Resorts)

• Municipalities & cities

  (Maria Anzbach, Burgkirchen, Schladming)

• Schools & educational institutions

  (Volksschule Schladming – major art project)

• Companies & industrial clients

• Gastronomy & hospitality businesses

• Private houses & residential façades

• Hotel lobbies, spa areas, restaurants, entrances

 

His murals are now a visible part of the Ennstal and the entire Schladming-Dachstein region.

 

 

WHY ANDRÉ IS ONE OF AUSTRIA’S MOST REQUESTED MURAL ARTISTS

 

 

23 years of experience in tattoo art, design & mural painting

 

This rare combination forms a distinctive artistic signature.

 

 

High-quality planning & precise pre-visualization

 

Clients receive a professional Photoshop mock-up before any paint touches the wall.

 

 

Premium execution with modern tools

 

From airbrush to automotive spray systems.

 

 

Realistic estimates & efficient project management

 

Clear, fair and professional—highly appreciated by major clients.

 

 

Recognizable artistic DNA

 

André’s murals look like fine art pieces—not decoration.

 

 

Strong regional presence + nationwide appeal

 

His murals shape the visual identity of Schladming and many other locations.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF MURALS THAT HAVE SHAPED THE REGION

 

 

Volksschule Schladming

 

Realism, children’s portraits, artistic symbol concepts

 

 

Hotel Hechl – Spa area mural

 

Full-wall artwork, atmospheric and calming

 

 

Hotel Moser – Stable murals

 

Modern, humorous animal illustrations

 

 

Multiple façades across the region

 

Mountains, wildlife, people, brand imagery

 

These works significantly impact the identity and atmosphere of public and private spaces.

 

 

WHAT MAKES AN ANDRÉ ZECHMANN MURAL SPECIAL

 

• technically clean, durable, weather-resistant

• crystal-clear lines & realistic details

• modern, high-end, puristic design language

• visual storytelling with emotional depth

• understanding of branding & architecture

• seamless integration into buildings & spaces

• artwork with a lasting emotional effect

 

This is art that leaves an impression—day after day, year after year.

 

 

FROM FIRST MEETING TO FINAL ARTWORK – HOW A MURAL PROJECT EVOLVES

 

1. Project discussion & artistic direction

2. Photography & on-site analysis

3. Sketching & Photoshop visualization

4. Color concept & technique planning

5. Transparent cost estimate

6. Preparation & material setup

7. On-site implementation

8. Final protective coating

9. Documentation & professional imagery

 

 

SCHLADMING – THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR LARGE-SCALE ART

 

Schladming offers ideal conditions:

 

• excellent infrastructure & accessibility

• tourism hotspot for summer & winter

• modern architecture combined with alpine nature

• strong appreciation for art & design

• long-term collaboration with municipalities & businesses

 

Many clients use art as a quality feature for guests and customers.

 

 

WHY A MURAL IS A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

 

A mural provides:

 

• decades of visibility

• constant advertising without ongoing costs

• a social-media highlight photographed daily

• visual enhancement of buildings & public areas

• a strong identity-building element

 

For hotels, municipalities and businesses, murals often outperform traditional advertising in emotional impact and longevity.