romana topic artistbiograpohy and artist statement

Romana Topic is an artist who creates realistic drawings that incorporate farm life in her 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, a Diploma of Fine Arts from Northern Beaches Tafe and a Certificate 4 in Business Management. Romana enthusiasticly exhibits her artworks and has participated in almost 60, including an 8 week solo show with Whydham Art Space and a projection art work that was featured as the main work for the Geelong City council whilst via Deakin University. She has created many commisioned artworks and has sold her creations through various 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 creative 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.