Romina Meriç is a visual artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. Her studio practice is rooted in painting and drawing. In her work, she explores the psychological layers of emotionally charged themes such as healing, trauma, coming of age, alienation and solidarity. Romina has a multi faceted mode of working - in order to allow personal content and collective, sociological reflection to coexist. She uses drawings and photographs of gazes, postures and actions that naturally embody these themes; in combination with her personal subconscious imagery and her painterly approach. Her intuitive attitude to image making complements the process bound aspect of her subjects, while unraveling the emotional charge surging through the narrative. She feeds her practice with research on different theories of the self, developmental psychology, and behavioral patterns in contemporary society.
Romina received her MFA degree in Painting and Printmaking from Yale University in 2013. She has a BA degree from Brandeis University. She currently lives and works in Istanbul. In addition to exhibiting her work locally and internationally, Romina also works as a visual arts educator and councelor for high school students who are preparing to apply for arts and design universities.
For all inquiries: rominameric@gmail.com Instagram handle: @rororiddle
