Anna Matykiewicz is a portrait artist based in County Wicklow, Ireland. Her works delves into the emotional and psychological landscapes of her subjects. She is particularly drawn to the human face and expressive eyes, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and inner strength.

Inspired by the wild, natural surroundings of Wicklow, her paintings capture the interplay of light and shadow, mood, and atmosphere. Working with acrylics, ink, and mixed media, she combines intuition with deliberate observation, allowing each piece to develop organically. Her portraits are less about literal likeness and more about revealing the hidden depths of human emotion, vulnerability, and resilience.

Matykiewicz’s work invites viewers to pause and engage with the subtle complexities of the human experience, offering a space for reflection, empathy, and connection.

Education:

• Anna Matykiewicz was born in Poland and earned a B.A. in Visual Communication in 2005 in Poznań. 
• Moved to Ireland in 2003 and began working as a professional artist full-time in 2012.
• 2024 Munster Technological University Completed Level 8 Certificate in Digital Marketing; Cork, Ireland

Artistic Approach:
Matykiewicz creates expressive, intuitive portraits, primarily of women, exploring inner emotional and psychological landscapes. Her work emphasises mood, vulnerability, and resilience rather than literal likeness. Natural motifs such as flowers and organic forms often appear in her compositions, reflecting themes of growth, transformation, and hidden energy.

Mediums & Techniques:
She works with acrylics, ink, and mixed media, combining structure with spontaneity. Her process allows paintings to evolve organically, blending references, memory, and instinct to capture raw emotion and psychological depth.

Exhibitions & Collections:
Her work has been exhibited in galleries across Ireland, the UK, and internationally. Her paintings are held in private collections worldwide.

Artistic Vision:
Matykiewicz’s portraits invite viewers to connect with the unseen — the inner worlds, emotions, and stories beneath the surface — creating intimate, emotionally resonant experiences.