ROM is a self-taught artist whose work explores identity, resilience, and empowerment, particularly through the experiences of women. Her art is deeply personal, reflecting her own journey of self-discovery, healing from trauma, and confronting societal expectations.

Inspired by the emotional depth of artists like Vincent van Gogh, ROM's work embodies raw emotion, symbolism, and cultural storytelling. Through digital and traditional media, she creates evocative pieces that challenge perspectives and celebrate the strength found in solitude and transformation.

 

About the artist

About the project

ROM’s My Lady Series is an ongoing art project dedicated to exploring the resilience, strength, and identity of women. Through a fusion of traditional and digital mediums, ROM captures the multifaceted experiences of womanhood, highlighting themes of empowerment, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Each piece in the series is a visual dialogue, reflecting personal and collective narratives that challenge societal perceptions and celebrate the essence of femininity. Rooted in ROM’s own journey of healing and self-expression, My Lady Series serves as both a tribute and a call to action—inviting viewers to engage in deeper conversations about the power and complexity of being a woman in today’s world.

Restored Roots

Acrylic | 2025

In a world where time and nature claim everything, art cheats both. This piece revives a family coconut tree cursed by my great-grandmother, now immortalized in color and memory. A tribute to resilience, restoration, and the power of creation.

Duality

Digital Painting | 2025

A story of balance, contrast, and the beauty of our complexities. This painting reflects the light and shadow within us all, the coexistence of strength and vulnerability.

Solitude

Acrylic on Canvas Paper | 2023

Solitude reflects resilience and devotion to art amid isolation. Painted during a time of transition, it captures quiet strength, self-discovery, and the peace found in solitude.