Artist Bio

Meren is a contemporary abstract painter/designer who lives outside the Boston, MA  area.  She studied art at The University of Massachusetts, Boston and Mass Art, in addition to continuously learning and practicing new painting/ drawing techniques.  She has always loved art and anything creative.   As a child she was recognized for her talent in local art competitions as well as by her art teachers.  

Meren’s style has evolved from her formal training in realism to a love for the abstract. Her love of color, texture, shapes and pattern drive her to create works that try to capture the viewer and bring them to a place where their own senses and creativity can be awakened and engaged.   

Artist Statement

I feel my art is always changing and evolving.  I love trying new things and seeing what I can create with new mediums and materials. I love learning from other artists and watching their talent.  I knew I loved drawing when I was young and had talent when I was able to look at something and copy it. After taking classes in realism I found myself wanting to express my art differently, so I  decided to move towards Abstract art.  I like the freedom it gives me.  I feel  free to interpret the world in colors, shapes, and texture. It allows me to approach art with different eyes. 

My inspiration can come from many things: a concept, a word, a image. I usually think  of a title for a piece before I even put pen to paper so to say...  I am constantly changing from creating organized, geometric patterns to wild free-flowing pieces.  I like creating my own version of what things mean/ represent to me.  I want to have the viewer experience my art the same way, since I believe art is subjective and it should be a personal one for each viewer.  I like creating works that people will view and want to know “what does it mean?” or “does it mean anything?”.  I want to have the viewer use their own imagination and tap into their own creativity.