About

ABOUT THE ARTIST

"I MAKE ART THAT DIVES DEEP INTO THE SOUL. IT SHOWS THE STRENGH THAT IS FOUND BY OVERCOMING "

THE STUDY OF LIFE...

Aglae Matl, is a 29 year old Vienna-based artist fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a deep desire to understand the interconnectedness of our world. It was through scuba diving with her family that Aglae fell in love with the aquatic world, after overcoming her deep fear of fish. The Ocean remains a constant inspiration for her artwork and the reason she advocates for nature restoration. Aglae donates 5% of all sales to ocean conservation.

Aglae's talent was recognized early on, and she started selling pet portraits at the age of 14. She graduated high school with honors, having chosen art as an elective. In 2023, Aglae completed the Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute in Florida, USA.

Aglae's work has been published in the Book: "100 Emerging Artworks: Women's Edition 2023" by the Arts to Hearts Project.

"I use water to explore the space between fear and freedom. The mystery of deep water reflects the depth of our own mind and how we are truly ever changing yet there is an essence that remains. The sea has held and healed me in hard times and it has also frightened me often. Diving in anyway has lead to great joy, empowerment and sublime experiences. I wish to highlight this in my art to spark hope in people who yearn for change but feel stuck in their fear."

Blending classical techniques with contemporary mixed media materials, her signature style weaves abstract drips and brushstrokes into intricate portraits of women and animals. By layering collage, inks, markers, spray paint, gold leaf, and finally oil paint Aglae crafts textured masterpieces that embody her vision of interconnectedness.

Aglae currently works from her home studio near Vienna, where she can forget about everything else and immerse herself in her work. She is married and has a son, who loves to paint with her.
She also advocates for climate protection and social justice and shares her discoveries on social media. In her free time, she enjoys diving in the ocean and the beautiful lakes of Austria.

SHOP COLLECTIONS

GIVING BACK

Sustainability is at the core of all my work. I use recyclable and sustainable materials in my studio and packaging. Every purchase donates 5% to removing ocean plastic.