Anna Matykiewicz

Anna’s latest series, Archetypes of Resilience, explores the hidden forces behind human choice and emotional growth. Through portraiture, the work reflects on moments of uncertainty, inner tension, and transformation—where resilience is shaped over time.

Inspired in part by the symbolic journey of the Tarot, the series does not recreate traditional tarot cards. Instead, it draws on their emotional and psychological themes, viewed through Jungian ideas of archetypes and shadow work. The focus is on feeling and intuition, and on the unconscious aspects of ourselves that we may resist or overlook.

Each portrait is created through an intuitive mixed-media process. The work begins with spontaneous ink washes on paper or canvas, without sketches or planning. As figures gradually emerge, Anna develops them using acrylic paint, collage, and layered materials, allowing the image to evolve naturally rather than following a fixed plan.

2024 Digital Marketing, NFQ Level 8, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
2005 B.A. Degree in Visual Communications, Poznan, Poland

Exhibitions:
2025: The Made in Wicklow Showcase, Powerscourt, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow (31st January- 1st March 2026)
2nd of March,The Box Gallery, Group Exhibition, Southsea, United Kingdom
March 2023 "Outside the box" Charity Art Auction, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, Ireland
February 2023 Solo Exhibition; "Oink Gallery"; Swindon, UK
2022 Cirencester POP-UP Gallery, Group Show, Cirencester, UK
27th April 2019 Solo Show; "Oink Gallery"; Swindon, UK
4-7 October 2018 The Other Art Fair London
26-29 July 2017 The Other Art Fair Bristol The Passenger Shed,
May 2012 “More than meets the eye”; Group Show; Dublin; Ireland
22 March 2012 “Once upon a time…” ; Solo Show; Centre of Creative Practices; Dublin; Ireland
June 2008 “Made to Last “; Group Show; Back Loft Art Gallery; Dublin; Ireland
August 2007 “New Community Expo”; Group Show; RDS; Dublin; Ireland