Mattebox Studio

PARADIES GARTEN
FESTIVAL

In August 2025, we were commissioned by Erste Bank
to capture their presence at
Paradies Garten Festival in Schloss Prugg
from their chill-out area with
drinks, popcorn, and massages
to the atmosphere across all three stages.

We were commissioned by Erste Bank to capture their presence at Paradies Garten Festival in Schloss Prugg, Bruck an der Leitha. Across three days and three stages, the festival brought together thousands of people — and Erste Bank added their own unique touch with a chill-out area, free drinks, popcorn, massages, and their mascot “Sparefroh.”

We joined on the first and last day, which gave us two very different atmospheres. The opening was shaped by heavy rain, creating its own cinematic mood with branded ponchos scattered through the crowd. The finale on Sunday, by contrast, was packed with energy under clear skies.

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Our focus was to capture this contrast — from rainy resilience to explosive celebration — while highlighting Erste Bank’s role in creating a welcoming space for visitors. We documented the stages, the lights, the people, and even discovered techno for ourselves, with MCR-T’s closing set becoming a personal highlight.

This project reminded us why we love capturing events: it’s not only about performances, but about atmosphere, energy, and the small details that make a festival unforgettable.

A highlight of the project was our interview work. We spoke not only with Jaume Plensa himself — an artist whose reflections added depth and perspective to his work — but also with five women from different parts of society. Each shared their own interpretation of the sculptures, offering personal insights into the meaning of the silent faces and the emotions they evoked.

This project challenged us creatively and taught us how powerful visual campaigns can be in making art accessible to a wider audience. Each post was designed to bridge the gap between digital storytelling and in-person experience, ensuring that the conversation around Secret Garden lived on well beyond Salzburg.

A truly inspiring collaboration, and one that showed us how much can be achieved in just a few days with the right focus, energy, and a great team.

Thank you to everyone who made it possible.