Email:info@juliakastler.com

Website:http://www.juliakastler.com

Region:Europe

Country:Austria

County:Other

Julia Kastler

Julia Kastler lives and works in Graz (Austria). She studied glass art and design and has a MA in fine arts as well as art education from the University of applied Art in Linz (Austria). After she trained as a stained glass artist with the British stained glass artist Mark Angus. Since 2020, she has been working in her own studio in Graz (A) as a glass artist and designer and has been in numerous group exhibitions and solo exhibitions nationally and internationally. Julia Kastler specializes in working with hand-blown colored glass, with which she creates stained glass, but also interior designs, installations and sculptural works. She combines the traditional with the unconventional in her works of art.

In my artistic practice, I primarily utilize stained glass, alongside kiln castings and flat glass installations, to explore themes centered on women and their roles in contemporary society, politics, and mythology. My works aim to evoke deep emotions and reflection, often blending figurative elements with abstraction. Drawing from my experiences as a single female artist, I strive to reveal hidden narratives that stimulate thought.
Nature serves as a continuous source of inspiration, prompting me to express the harmony between human life cycles and natural rhythms. Through my creations—whether narrated images, paintings, or large-scale installations—I pose critical questions about humanity’s relationship with nature in the 21st century, our responsibilities, and the role of women and female artists. By navigating these inquiries, I seek to challenge boundaries and express my insights through the medium of glass art.