romana topic artistbiograpohy and artist statement

Romana Topic is a Geelong based artist who creates original realistic drawings that incorporates her life as a farmer and her travels throughout Australia in a series of detailed sketches. She also creates sustainable beaded wall hangings, paintings and abstract collages. She holds a BA in Creative Arts at Deakin University Geelong, a Diploma of Fine Arts from Northern Beaches Tafe and a Certificate 4 in Business Management, Homeslgen, Melbourne. Romana has exhibited her collection of artworks in almost 60 exhibitions that span over a 13 years including an 8 week solo show with Whydham Art Space, Pointcook, Melbourne and a projection art work that was featured as the main work for the Geelong City council whilst a student at Deakin University, Geelong. Romana has successfully completed numerous commission's and has sold her artworks through selected retail outlets. A dedicated farmer Romana plants native indigenous treelines, is the gaurdian of many critters, and strives to incorporate eco friendly practices into her art practice and farm life.

artist statement

My artwork consists of a diverse range of media and subjects, ranging from portraiture to non-objective art. I tend not to stick to any one distinct style or medium, rather choosing to experiment with different compositions, genres and techniques.

My working methodology is a juxtaposition of intuition and structure. A process of freeing myself creatively, then applying those learnt techniques to my body of works.

I enjoy creating art hands on, this age-old method has therapeutic benefits that ground and inspire me. The satisfaction of working with materials to form a tangible object borne of years of trial and error is invaluable.

I admire and am influenced M.C. Escher, The Impressionists, and Matisse. I am ever curiously looking to history to learn of past fellow artists struggles and triumphs.