in our hands

exhibition by martina trepczyk
calm studio ・ Vienna

Portrait by JENN AND THE CAMERA  ・ Calm Studio Vienna

an ode to the sea and to courage

The future we hold is in our very own hands.
The cameras I hold, the vision I carry,
the creation, the hands and hearts of those I meet
- in my hands.

That deep emotional connection to what you love is in my eyes, what sparks fundamental and lasting change. 

Blending what may look like two different ends of the spectrum – ethical underwater wild life photography and conceptualised sensual art – into one exhibition. As for me, they speak the same language. Have you ever witnessed the presence of a tiger shark under water? Have you ever seen a woman rise after fall and speak her truth? Have you ever seen an arched back carrying liberation instead of weight of generations?

What you see is a collection of photographs taken in the happiest times of my life on remote islands, seas and rivers – assembled in the darkest time of my life. The willingness to die a hundred deaths, rapture, giving in and the reclamation of myself. Strong spine and an open heart.

it was about time I brought the sea to the city of Vienna.

visitors enjoy the art and exhibition IN OUR HANDS by Martina Trepczyk in Calm Studio Vienna
visitors enjoy the art and exhibition IN OUR HANDS by Martina Trepczyk in Calm Studio Vienna
Fine Art Print 'Sunset Palm' by Martina Trepczyk
Fine Art Print 'Venus' stands next to postcards. All by Martina Trepczyk
Artist's dad Wartel Trepczyk marvels at the fine art of his daughter.
visitors enjoy the art and exhibition IN OUR HANDS by Martina Trepczyk in Calm Studio Vienna
In our hands silk print organic cotton bags by Martina Trepczyk

What others felt

  • Calypso

    “Her art is born from activism. Her aesthetics are a weapon to fight for our planet. She has a raw female perspective by capturing the seductively beautiful shapes of the wilderness underwater or within.

    Her works are showing a way more complex nature of sharks than popular culture. She sets them free from this suffocating cliche. She fights and cares for the equilibrium of nature in the language of images.”

  • Julia F.

    “Martina is the person who sees emotionality in every living creature and captures its strength, its fragility and the infinite nature in each shot”

  • Fury M.

    “Martina embodies the gifts the universe granted her and channels them through her vision.I found myself marvelling at her ability to capture the choreography of species in her compositions.

    It almost seemed as if these animals were aware of her filming / photographing them and consciously her in her endeavour to illustrate their beauty.”

  • Jeannine

    “Thank you for the journey yesterday. It was truly beautiful. It moved me deeply. What you made me feel will forever stay in my heart.”

  • Lisa L.

    “Martina, it was BREATHTAKING. You are so incredibly talented and we were able to dive into each and every moment of your photography. The background stories of each photograph are truly fascinating.

    We could have stayed all night.”

  • Jorge C. H.

    “Besides having a great eye for photography and a great mind for storytelling, Martina has way too much passion, energy and perseverance…

    all necessary qualities to ignite change.”

We brought the sea to the city

Portrait by JENN AND THE CAMERA  ・ Calm Studio Vienna

girl dances in front of fine art print of sharks in Calm Studio Vienna
Fine Art Prints by Martina Trepczyk in beautiful Calm Studio Vienna

Fine Art Prints left to right・ origin・ Deep Rest・ Flower・ Sleeping Sharks II・ and On Hold in calm studio Vienna

Fine Art Prints by Martina Trepczyk in beautiful Calm Studio Vienna

Fine Art Prints・ tigers・ Tigereyes II・ Tigereyes I

Fine Art Prints・ friends・ dancing mobulas・ duet・ Amor

Portraits by JENN AND THE CAMERA  ・ Calm Studio Vienna

Portrait of Martina Trepczyk by JENN AND THE CAMERA  ・ Calm Studio Vienna

“What you are not changing, you are choosing.”

– africa brooke

Words that give me goosebumps every single time. When we look at the global climate crisis – we have to understand that it is in its core a humanitarian crisis, a spiritual crisis – a deep lack of empathy, connection and admiration for what is right in front of us and the belief that some lives are worth more than others. Greed is what brought us here, overwhelm is what paralyses us.

And that quote above is like an anchor I turn to, that reminds me of how much impact my choices have. It reminds me to go within. It starts with me.

It begins with you.