Gertie Fröhlich, *1930 in Kláštor, Slovakia; † 2020 in Baden, Austria. She was an Austrian painter, graphic artist and initiator of the Galerie Sankt Stephan in Vienna.

Gertie Fröhlich was an important figure in the post-war Austrian painting and experimental film world. She often acted in the background, supporting numerous artists and institutions. Her influence extended far beyond her own artistic work. She was a pioneer in experimental film and known for her abstract paintings and graphics, characterized by their vibrant colors and expressive use of shapes and lines.

Fröhlich was instrumental in founding the Galerie Sankt Stephan, an important platform for contemporary art in Vienna, and played a crucial role in supporting young emerging artists and establishing avant-garde art movements in Austria. unsparing irony.