DESIGN BY MATT GINDLING
Matt has a BFA in fine art with an emphasis in graphic design from Webster University (St. Louis, MO). He is the creator of The Island Octopus Incensarium (previously Ethereal Aromas Incense Company) and his aromatic work specializes in using all natural materials. He is also a visual artist focusing on pen illustration and graphic design. Matt has a longtime interest in botanical lore and is a collector of rare incense plants.
MATT'S SPECIALTIES AND SERVICES:
• Resin-based incense blends
• Wearable oil-based fragrances
• Botanical illustrations
• Illustrated poster design
• Graphic design (type setting, logo design, corporate branding)
For additional details, estimates, or to talk about a project idea, please contact Matt at Matt (at) IslandOctopus.com.
Professional resume available below:
MATT'S SPECIALTIES AND SERVICES:
• Resin-based incense blends
• Wearable oil-based fragrances
• Botanical illustrations
• Illustrated poster design
• Graphic design (type setting, logo design, corporate branding)
For additional details, estimates, or to talk about a project idea, please contact Matt at Matt (at) IslandOctopus.com.
Professional resume available below:

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ARTIST STATEMENT:
My name is Matt, and I am an aromatic and visual artist inspired by botanical and ethnographic studies. I enjoy creating illustrations using micron pens and other mediums. My recent work focuses on aromatic compositions in the forms of incense and wearable fragrances.
My background in graphic design often inspires how I go about creating and organizing the various elements of both my visual and aromatic artworks. Many of the themes displayed in my work are inspired by historical, mythological and academic sources from various times and cultures throughout the world.
Although there are longstanding traditions in both the incense and perfume fields, I am dedicated to creating unique compositions often using non-traditional methods. Personal experience and hands on experimentation is an integral part of how my aromatic creations come into being.
The natural world has always fascinated me, and I often find inspiration for my visual work when I am out hiking and immersing myself in nature. Many of my botanical illustrations are based on the reference photographs that I take, and my drawing style is inspired by organic patterns and designs.
PUBLICATIONS AS AUTHOR:
Duskie the Owl by Matthew Gindling (2020)
SELECT SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:
2019
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
Sunset Hills Makers Market, Sunset Hills, MO
The Big Glamp, St. Louis, MO
4 Hands Brewery Holiday Bazar, St. Louis, MO
2018
A Happy Little Holiday Market, Webster Groves, MO
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
4 Hands Brewery Holiday Bazar, St. Louis, MO
2017
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
4 Hands Brewery Holiday Bazar, St. Louis, MO
2016
E'ville Indie, Edwardsville, IL
2015
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
2014
Strange Folk Festival, O’Fallon, IL
2013
Strange Folk Festival, O’Fallon, IL
2012
Strange Folk Festival, O’Fallon, IL
ORIGINAL PERFUME BLENDS:
2022
Island Nag Champa, The Island Octopus Incensarium
Mermaid's Dawn, The Island Octopus Incensarium
2018
Black No. 1, commissioned work
SELECT INCENSE BLENDS:
2022
Coniferae Anourá, commissioned work
Island Nag Champa, The Island Octopus Incensarium
Mermaid's Dawn, The Island Octopus Incensarium
Mountain Meditations, commissioned work
The Old God of the Sea, test batch
Sanibel Sunrise, The Island Octopus Incensarium
The Smoking God, commissioned work
2021
The Black Cat, The Island Octopus
Candy Apple Incense, The Island Octopus
The Congolese Dragon, test batch
Ghosts of the Mojave, commissioned work
Gothic 1989, independent
Graveyard Dirt, The Island Octopus
Lammas, independent
Magic Sand Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peaches & Cream, test batch
Rainforest Nights, test batch
The Spirit of the Rivenese, commissioned work
2020
Hekate, independent
Krampusnacht, independent
The Old Gods of Soqotra, test batch
Olde Western Christmas, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Samhain, independent
Treats for the Dead, independent
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Yulesmoke, independent
2019
Autumn Equinox Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Blood of Kali, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Brazilian Chocolate Mint, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Camphorous Invocations, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Candy for Ganesha, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Coffee House Mornings, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Hawaiian Nag Champa, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Howling of Rudra, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Idunn's Orchard Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Lavender Cathedral Spires, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Old Memphis Smokehouse, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peruvian Sunsets (sticks), Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Schwarzwalder Kirchtorte, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Summer Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Tannenbaum (cones), Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Venus' Embrace, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Vernal Equinox Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2018
The Black Cat, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Blood of Kali, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Chocolate Walnut Fudge, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Christmas Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
High Andes Shaman's Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incienso de los Muertos, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Jaguar's Hunting Candy, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Mayan Chocolate Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company (Spring and Autumn editions)
Mermaid's Dawn, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Nag Champa Meditations, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Olde Western Christmas, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Orange Clove Delights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peruvian Sunsets, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peruvian Sunsets (sticks), Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
White Angel, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Yulesmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2017
Brazilian Chocolate Mint, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incienso de los Muertos, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Jaguar's Hunting Candy, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Madagascar Rainforest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Twelve Holy Nights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2016
The Beasts of Africa, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Black Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Holy Temple Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incan Chocolate Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incienso de los Muertos, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Maninkari Spirits, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Mediterranean Gardens, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Odin's Shapeshifting Incense of Flight, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Scarlet Prince, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2015
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2014
The Christmas Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Classic Candy Canes, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Cortez's Hot Cocoa Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Eucalyptus Forests Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Hildegard's Christmas Cookies, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Koala's Outback Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Little Devil's Red Hots, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Magismoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Palo Santo Limón, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sherbert Tree, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Tangerine Dreams, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Thelemic Lust Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2013
Angelsmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Classic Candy Canes, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Cortez's Hot Cocoa Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Hildegard's Christmas Cookies, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Krampusmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Little Devil's Red Hots, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Northern Woods, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Olde Tyme Baccy Klaus, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Orange Clove Delights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Temple of Apollo, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Twelve Holy Nights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2012
Devilsmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Holy Lemoncense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Jaguar's Hunting Candy, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Magician's Altar Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Maninkari Ayahuasca Spirit Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Mephistopheles, independent
Odhinn's Flying Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Quetzalcoatl's Sacrificial Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Royal Tombs Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Temple of Apollo, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Toffee Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2011
Jaguar's Candy, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
Nordic Winter, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
Royal French Toast, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
Smashan Kali, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
2010 and before
Cathedralsmoke, independent
Christmas Cookie Incense, independent
French Toast Incense, independent
Incense of Sheba, independent
Magic Sand Incense, independent
Orange Clove Incense, independent
Smashan Kali, independent
... and other lost or forgotten
My name is Matt, and I am an aromatic and visual artist inspired by botanical and ethnographic studies. I enjoy creating illustrations using micron pens and other mediums. My recent work focuses on aromatic compositions in the forms of incense and wearable fragrances.
My background in graphic design often inspires how I go about creating and organizing the various elements of both my visual and aromatic artworks. Many of the themes displayed in my work are inspired by historical, mythological and academic sources from various times and cultures throughout the world.
Although there are longstanding traditions in both the incense and perfume fields, I am dedicated to creating unique compositions often using non-traditional methods. Personal experience and hands on experimentation is an integral part of how my aromatic creations come into being.
The natural world has always fascinated me, and I often find inspiration for my visual work when I am out hiking and immersing myself in nature. Many of my botanical illustrations are based on the reference photographs that I take, and my drawing style is inspired by organic patterns and designs.
PUBLICATIONS AS AUTHOR:
Duskie the Owl by Matthew Gindling (2020)
SELECT SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:
2019
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
Sunset Hills Makers Market, Sunset Hills, MO
The Big Glamp, St. Louis, MO
4 Hands Brewery Holiday Bazar, St. Louis, MO
2018
A Happy Little Holiday Market, Webster Groves, MO
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
4 Hands Brewery Holiday Bazar, St. Louis, MO
2017
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
4 Hands Brewery Holiday Bazar, St. Louis, MO
2016
E'ville Indie, Edwardsville, IL
2015
Strange Folk Festival, St. Louis, MO
2014
Strange Folk Festival, O’Fallon, IL
2013
Strange Folk Festival, O’Fallon, IL
2012
Strange Folk Festival, O’Fallon, IL
ORIGINAL PERFUME BLENDS:
2022
Island Nag Champa, The Island Octopus Incensarium
Mermaid's Dawn, The Island Octopus Incensarium
2018
Black No. 1, commissioned work
SELECT INCENSE BLENDS:
2022
Coniferae Anourá, commissioned work
Island Nag Champa, The Island Octopus Incensarium
Mermaid's Dawn, The Island Octopus Incensarium
Mountain Meditations, commissioned work
The Old God of the Sea, test batch
Sanibel Sunrise, The Island Octopus Incensarium
The Smoking God, commissioned work
2021
The Black Cat, The Island Octopus
Candy Apple Incense, The Island Octopus
The Congolese Dragon, test batch
Ghosts of the Mojave, commissioned work
Gothic 1989, independent
Graveyard Dirt, The Island Octopus
Lammas, independent
Magic Sand Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peaches & Cream, test batch
Rainforest Nights, test batch
The Spirit of the Rivenese, commissioned work
2020
Hekate, independent
Krampusnacht, independent
The Old Gods of Soqotra, test batch
Olde Western Christmas, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Samhain, independent
Treats for the Dead, independent
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Yulesmoke, independent
2019
Autumn Equinox Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Blood of Kali, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Brazilian Chocolate Mint, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Camphorous Invocations, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Candy for Ganesha, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Coffee House Mornings, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Hawaiian Nag Champa, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Howling of Rudra, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Idunn's Orchard Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Lavender Cathedral Spires, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Old Memphis Smokehouse, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peruvian Sunsets (sticks), Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Schwarzwalder Kirchtorte, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Summer Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Tannenbaum (cones), Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Venus' Embrace, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Vernal Equinox Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2018
The Black Cat, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Blood of Kali, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Chocolate Walnut Fudge, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Christmas Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
High Andes Shaman's Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incienso de los Muertos, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Jaguar's Hunting Candy, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Mayan Chocolate Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company (Spring and Autumn editions)
Mermaid's Dawn, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Nag Champa Meditations, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Olde Western Christmas, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Orange Clove Delights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peruvian Sunsets, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Peruvian Sunsets (sticks), Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
White Angel, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Yulesmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2017
Brazilian Chocolate Mint, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incienso de los Muertos, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Jaguar's Hunting Candy, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Madagascar Rainforest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Twelve Holy Nights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2016
The Beasts of Africa, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Black Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Holy Temple Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incan Chocolate Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Incienso de los Muertos, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Maninkari Spirits, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Mediterranean Gardens, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Odin's Shapeshifting Incense of Flight, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Scarlet Prince, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2015
Pumpkin Harvest Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2014
The Christmas Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Classic Candy Canes, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Cortez's Hot Cocoa Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Eucalyptus Forests Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Hildegard's Christmas Cookies, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Koala's Outback Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Little Devil's Red Hots, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Magismoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Palo Santo Limón, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sherbert Tree, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Tangerine Dreams, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Thelemic Lust Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Winter Solstice Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2013
Angelsmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Classic Candy Canes, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Cortez's Hot Cocoa Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Hildegard's Christmas Cookies, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Krampusmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Little Devil's Red Hots, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Northern Woods, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Olde Tyme Baccy Klaus, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Orange Clove Delights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Temple of Apollo, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Twelve Holy Nights, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2012
Devilsmoke, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Holy Lemoncense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Jaguar's Hunting Candy, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Magician's Altar Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Maninkari Ayahuasca Spirit Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Mephistopheles, independent
Odhinn's Flying Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Quetzalcoatl's Sacrificial Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Royal Tombs Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Smoking God, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Sumatran Dragon, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
The Temple of Apollo, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
Toffee Incense, Ethereal Aromas Incense Company
2011
Jaguar's Candy, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
Nordic Winter, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
Royal French Toast, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
Smashan Kali, The Ethereal Arts BFA Exhibition
2010 and before
Cathedralsmoke, independent
Christmas Cookie Incense, independent
French Toast Incense, independent
Incense of Sheba, independent
Magic Sand Incense, independent
Orange Clove Incense, independent
Smashan Kali, independent
... and other lost or forgotten