Artist Draws Inspiration From the Inner Light

by Alastair Baker News Editor

“There is far more to Matilda Wentzel than meets the eye. This ethereal being belies an inner strength that is not only brave but determined enough to explore the spiritual connections within ourselves, presenting works of such vibrant imagination that you come away thinking that her latest show, ‘The Awakening of the Senses’ is no ordinary art show.

The show, which runs at the Roosevelt Center, Red Lodge, until March 31, is essentially “about the Metaphysical connection of our body in the spiritual realm,” explained Wentzel.”

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This series is an illustration of the metaphysical connection of body and spirit. Beginning with simple manifestations of vibration in the body such as goosebumps and moving on to illustrate the five senses, ending at the sixth sense of infinite possibility.

I created this series as a way to unify the seemingly separate realms of spirituality and physicality – a picture of the two as one. Our bodies are tools we use to have two way communication with The Divine Essence; embodying The Divine and awakening to our innate supernatural power.

Each piece illustrates a personal development practice that has helped me to release limitations and show up as my best self. Conveying topics of “Embodiment and Unity”, “Listening and Silence” (hearing), “Identity and the Self Image” (smell), “Perspective” (sight), “Speech” (taste), “Sexuality and Oneness” (Touch), and finally “Intuition and Emotion” (sixth sense).

I’m so thankful to have had my work “Coyote Dreams” included among top regional artists in the 2023 Auction for the Arts in Big Sky, Montana. Furthermore, so thankful it sold and found a loving home!

This auction was a fundraiser for the Arts Council of Big Sky which provides the community with music events, educational offerings, public art, and outreach to the community on the behalf of local artists.

Thankful to have had the opportunity to paint live at the Auction for the Arts Sound and Color Soiree

When I heard of the Portals Project I felt like it was created just for me! I often paint about portals and this was a piece I had been wanting to create for years.

After being vandalized in its first location along a walking trail, it finally found a safe home at the Belgrade Bozeman Library in the Children’s Section!

You can read the article on the Random Acts of Silliness Website here.

I am very thankful to have been accepted as one of the artists to exhibit in the 7th annual Big Sky Art Auction.

My Painting Bacon Rind Paradice was among the 80-100 curated pieces of paintings, photography, bronze sculptures and furniture.

May 2018

Lone Peak Lookout Newspaper Article

“I really want the kids to come away with a love for art,” she said. “And to feel that they are not just like everyone else—that they each have really unique creative aspects that they can dig deeper into.”

     Tilly appreciates how young people are Naturally creatively inclined.

     “But I think that can be lost,” she said. “If you’re not working that muscle, asking, ‘How do I figure out the deeper parts of me?’ ‘How do I express myself as my own person?’ I want to break their patterns, if they have them already,”

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Dec 2020

Toronto Visionary Art Exhibit

International Virtual Showcase

Absolutely a dream come true to have work in the same show as Amanda Sage & Chris Dyer!!

Nov. 2019

Synapse Gallery Show

At the Artery Collective, in Bozeman Montana

My First Gallery Show among other artists!

I’m so thankful to have had my painting Simplicity included among top regional artists in the 2021 Art Auction in Big Sky, Montana. Furthermore, so thankful it sold and found a loving home!

This auction was a fundraiser for the Arts Council of Big Sky which provides the community with music events, educational offerings, public art, and outreach to the community on the behalf of local artists.

I’m so grateful that my painting Kaleidoscope Perspective was included among the top regional artists in the 10th annual 2022 Art Auction in Big Sky, Montana.

This auction was a fundraiser for the Arts Council of Big Sky which provides the community with music events, educational offerings, public art, and outreach to the community on the behalf of local artists.