Aga Szot
Aga Szot is a visionary artist whose work revolutionizes the way we engage with visual art—transforming passive viewing into active emotional connection. She redefines art’s role in our lives, blending creativity with community to nurture emotional well-being and cultural reflection.
Aga Szot – Artist of Connection, Culture, and Creative Courage
Aga Szot is a multidisciplinary artist whose bold, emotionally charged work explores the depths of human connection, identity, and belonging. With a foundation in both science and the arts, Aga weaves psychological insight, sociological observation, and poetic storytelling into every piece she creates. Her artistic process is deeply interactive—transforming the viewer from passive observer into an active participant, emotionally and intellectually engaged.
Rooted in a belief that art can change lives, Aga has spent over a decade building spaces where creativity becomes a shared experience. From co-founding The Icon Factory and The Icon Walk in the heart of Dublin, to opening her live studio installation Aga Szot Studio, she’s made art radically accessible, visible, and alive in public spaces.
Aga’s work is known for its layered textures, handwritten elements, and striking figuration—revealing fragments of personal and collective experience. As an artist, educator, and cultural innovator, she continues to redefine what it means to engage with art in the modern world.
From public art to education, from studio to street, Aga Szot has become a cultural catalyst, blending beauty with purpose, and art with human connection.
(Milestones in the Making of Aga Szot)
The Journey That Shaped her
Foundations:
Attended the High School of Fine Arts in Nowy Wiśnicz, Poland. Aga received her first art scholarship in sculpture, specializing in architectural restoration. She Developed early skills in technical drawing, sculpture, and design.
A Dual Path: Science & Art
- Recived a Bachelor of Engineering in Technical and Computer Science - Completed a Master of Science (MS) and a Master of Fine Arts (MA) at the Pedagogical University of Kraków - Merged analytical thinking with artistic exploration to enriches her creative methods
The Icon Factory & The Icon Walk, Dublin
- Co-founded The Icon Factory, a nonprofit artist collective focused on celebrating Irish culture through original art - Led the development of The Icon Walk, one of Dublin’s most beloved public art installations, revitalizing the city’s laneways through visual storytelling and community engagement
The Birth of Aga Szot Studio
- In 2014, launched Aga Szot Studio, a live art installation-meets-studio in the heart of Temple Bar - Opened her creative process to the public, allowing visitors to witness the act of painting in real time—creating a space of shared curiosity, dialogue, and inspiration
Visionary Practice, Present Day
- Works with cities, corporations, and communities to bring art into public life, turning ordinary spaces into emotional and aesthetic encounters - Hosts workshops, talks, and collaborative events to educate and inspire people on the transformative power of art - Continues to exhibit and create, pushing the boundaries of what art can mean and how it can heal, connect, and elevate
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2022: Annual Show, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
- 2021: The Market House Gallery, Mountshannon Art Festival
- 2019: PAF Group Exhibition, Hunt Museum, Limerick
- 2018: “Kindred Spirit,” Kandel, Germany
- 2017: Young Bochnia’s Art, Fischer’s Museum, Bochnia Poland
- 2013: Annual Exhibition, National Gallery, Belfast
- 2012: “Punctuation”, No Grants Gallery, Dublin
- 2011: “A Land of Milk and Honey,” Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
- 2010: “Between,” Public Library, Leixlip
- 2009: “She,” D-Light Gallery, Dublin
LECTURES:
- 2018: “Art as Public Life” Lecture/Presentation Boston College, USA
- 2016: ”The Importance of Contemporary Street Art” Lecture, Politics & Art Festival, Dublin
- 2015: “Art as Public Life,” Lecture/Presentation Treviso, Italy
- 2013: Guest Lecturer to MA in Geography Students Maynooth National University of Ireland
- 2012: “Art as Public Life,” Pop-Up Biennial of International Modern and Contemporary Art, Dublin
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Icon Factory and The Icon Walk (2010-2023)
Role: Co-Creator / Curator/ Manager
Aga Szot Studio
Role: Founder and Lead Artist (2013- 2023)
Temple Bar Festival Politics, Arts & Ideas(2016)
Role: Main Participant and Events Creator
Annual Culture Night Participation, ASS & The Icon Project (2013-2023)
Role: Organizer and Artist
Art Installation and Curation at Electric Picnic Festival
(2016, 2019 )Role: Art Installation Curator
LinkedIn (Corporate Workshops): Workshop Facilitator
Limerick Polis Art Festival:
Children’s Workshop Leader
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Collaborate with Aga Szot Studio and bring a one-of-a-kind public art experience to your city—an installation that transforms everyday space into a living, breathing celebration of creativity. Empower your employees and community through direct engagement with the artistic process, fostering well-being, inspiration, and connection. Witness the magic of creation in real time, be part of the moment, and experience how art can bring people together in joy, meaning, and transformation.