Text on black background reads 'Exhibition — In Our Hands' in beige font.

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

Her works show the far more complex nature of sharks than popular culture leds to believe. She sets them free from this suffocating cliche. She fights for the equilibrium of nature in the language of images.”

– LINDA KONCZ

A woman standing on a beach during sunset, wearing a headscarf, earrings, and a long-sleeved dress with a colorful pattern. Behind her is an outdoor exhibition. A black and white fine art print is mounted onto a wooden stand.
Photograph of three black and white fine art prints mounted on a stand with a sunset sky and turquoise water in the background. The central frame shows a photo of mobula rays. A sign above it reads the title 'DANCING MOBULAS'.
Photograph of three black and white fine art prints mounted on a stand with a sunset sky and turquoise water in the background. The fine art prints show two sharks in courship, two mobula rays that seem to be flying and a turtle plus her pilot fish.
Ohotograph of a black and white fine art print of sharks mounted on a stand displayed outdoors on a beach at sunset.
Close-up of the texture of sand. Sunset colours.
Photograph of two black and white fine art prints mounted on a stand with a sunset sky and turquoise water in the background. The fine art prints show two a black woman holding a white nautilus shell close to her waist and two sharks in courship.
Close-up of a large green tropical leaf with sunlight shining through, creating a glowing effect on the leaf's edges and parallel veins.
Outdoor art display featuring two framed abstract photographs on a white stand, with palm trees and sandy ground in the background at sunset.
Photo of black and white fine art prints mounted on a stand, standing on the white sand with a sunset sky and turquoise water in the background. The fine art prints show tiger sharks and a shell being hold up from the water.

About the Exhibition

This Fine Art Photography is an ode to the sea and to courage. Blending what may look like two different ends of the spectrum–ethical underwater wild life photography and conceptualised sensual art–into one diverse collection combining art and activism.

Statement by the Artist

“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. The belief that some lives are worth more than others, combined with greed and exploitation is what brought us here.

This collection is like an anchor I turn to. It inspires and reminds me of how much impact my choices have. A remembrance and reverence of the origin.”

Locations

  • Portugal, Azores, Casa Improvavel

  • Austria, Vienna, Calm Studio

  • Austria, Krems, Daydream Studio

  • Maldives, Joali

  • Austria, Seestadt, LLLLLL Artist Run Space

Four women in a modern, minimalistic room, two standing and two sitting on a sofa, smiling and engaging in conversation, with a painting on the wall and a pouf on the floor.
Gallery of people observing artwork in an art gallery with white walls and curtains, some holding drinks.
A cozy art gallery corner with a tan leather sofa, a large potted plant, three framed fine art prints by Martina Trepczyk on a white wall, and a woven circular rug on the floor.
A man in a suit looking at three black framed fine art prints by Martina Trepczyk of marine animals hanging on a wall in an art gallery with bright ceiling lights and a modern, curved sofa in the foreground.
A young girl in a red and white striped shirt and white ruffled shorts dancing in an art gallery, looking at large fine art prints of sharks by Martina Trepczyk
A black and white portrait of a woman with light skin and wavy hair holding a large nautilus shell up to her face while looking directly at the camera.
Portrait of Martina Trepczyk by JENN AND THE CAMERA  ・ Calm Studio Vienna
An art gallery with white walls and floor, featuring various framed fine art prints by Martina Trepczyk with a tan couch and woven cushion in the center.

Portraits by JENN AND THE CAMERA  ・ Calm Studio Vienna

“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.”

- JORGE C. H.