artist biography 

Romana Topic is a Geelong-based multidisciplinary artist who creates realistic detailed drawings, oil paintings, collages sustainable sculptures. Her artwork is a direct expression of a working methodology that values both intuition and structure. She specialises in creating autobiographical detailed drawings that portray her life as a farmer. Her current sculptural focus is on intricate beaded hangings that explore her life in agriculture through creativity using high quality reclaimed objects.

Romana’s current collection of works is autobiographical, inspired by her work in agriculture and land regeneration. A process borne of years of patient hard work that includes collaboration and mentorship from local horticulturists. The grounding, repetitive nature of creativity and farming provides romana with stability and rythm, which compliments her neurodiverse traits, allowing her to see and create differently.

Romana has an established exhibition history, spanning over 13 years and nearly 60 shows, including a major eight-week solo exhibition at Whydham Art Space, Point Cook. She holds a BA in Creative Arts from Deakin University, Geelong and a Diploma of Fine Arts from Northern Beaches TAFE. She is open to commissions and strives to create raw and organic conceptual artwork.

artist statement

My artwork consists of a diverse range of media and subjects, ranging from portraiture to non-objective art. I consciously choose not to adhere to a single distinct style or medium, instead prioritizing the experimentation with various compositions, genres, and techniques.
My working methodology is a juxtaposition of intuition and structure: a process of creatively freeing myself, followed by the focused application of those learned techniques across my body of works.

I find profound therapeutic benefits in creating art hands-on. This age-old method grounds and inspires me. The satisfaction is invaluable—working directly with materials to form a tangible object, an outcome borne of years of trial and error.

I admire and am influenced by the structural ingenuity of M.C. Escher, the sensory experience of The Impressionists, and the vibrancy of Matisse. I am ever curiously looking to history to learn from the struggles and triumphs of past fellow artists.