Sasha Meret

artist bio

Sasha Meret was born in Romania in 1955, where he studied art from an early age and obtained both his B.A. and M.A. He arrived in New York in 1987 and studied printmaking at Columbia University, setting up his studio in Tribeca. He currently lives and works in NYC and has exhibits in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Meret’s recent work applies a wide range of techniques that interact with genres such as fashion, science, essay, and film.

His latest installation/environment “The Shrine of Hronim - The Time Particle” incorporates drawings, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, as well as assemblages, video, photography, LED lights, and more. This large-scale installation communicates Meret’s ideas, which were triggered by his interest in Quantum physics, history, and literature.

In his work Meret is ever-questioning and is ready to revise any sustainable point of view. Meret tackles theories, concepts, and historical events, concurrently reversing perspective or reinterpreting facts to inevitably find that the world surrounding him becomes a little more reachable. In works such as “The Opposite Butterfly Effect” (mixed media on canvas), he is questioning the effect of changes in the macro cosmos on events or things in the micro cosmos, such as the possibility of the collapse of a cathedral on the fate of a butterfly. When he contemplates a paradox like “If one removes sand grains one at a time, when does a heap of sand stop being a heap of sand?” he tests the wide concepts of “change” and “transition”. His work is an attempt to capture that elusive moment of transformation that is the fabric of what we call life.

His approach to the creative process is a continuous search for new challenges. He usually has several projects lined up, allowing him to consider them with a degree of detachment until that quintessential moment of clarity reveals the direction to follow. One solution leads to another, which in turn, leads to a new set of solutions and new ideas. Such was the case when a set of stencils used for a series of works on paper was incorporated into a new series of works where sand was used for texture. The stencil became a three-dimensional piece that led to a new set of works that celebrated ancient writing and calligraphy. While working with sand he became fascinated with the almost liquid-like flow of particles. He grabbed the video camera and started filming. The editing and syncing with music was another exciting challenge. The result was his video piece “Calligraphy in Sand” recently exhibited at the Museum of Art and Design in New York. In his art Sasha has only one rule: a harmonious result that intrigues, challenges, and captivates. “I welcome the happy accident, the accomplished error that helps me thinking out-of-the-box and leads me often to the most innovative formulas. If you want to make the gods laugh, tell them you have a plan, as in an old Pre-Columbian saying,” he says.

Selected CV

Selected Solo Shows

October 2015  - "Elmi Stratosferici” - Amy-d Arte Spazio - Milano, Italy

January 2014  - Ceremonial Artifacts - Romanian Cultural Institute in NY

January 2012  - "The Plastic Menagerie" - OK HARRIS Works of Art - New York City

April 2010 - C.W. Gallery - New York City

October 2009 - East-West Gallery/ICRNY - New York City

September 2007 - Gallery Le Moulin - Bram, France

May 2007 - Artislong Gallery - Kyoto, Japan

April 2007 - Quackart Gallery- Beijing, China

May 2006 - Kronart Gallery - Brasov, Romania

July 2005 - Triskel Gallery - Puget, France

November 2004 - East-West Gallery - New York City

January 2003 - East-West Gallery - New York City

September 2001 East-West Gallery - New York City

December 2000 - 1100 Madison Gallery - New York City

May 2000 - Romanian Cultural Foundation - Bucharest, Romania

December 1999 - Y's Bash Gallery - Nagoya, Japan

May 1999 - Y's Bash Gallery - Nagoya, Japan

October 1998 - East-West Gallery - New York City

February 1998 - Y's Bash Gallery - Nagoya, Japan

August 1997 - Naito Gallery - Nagoya, Japan

February 1991 - Espace Gambetta Gallery - Carcassonne, France

Selected Group Shows

September 2015 - “Fast / digiuno" Amy-d Arte Spazio - Milano, Italy

May 2014 - Erata Gallery - New York

May 2014 - Fridge Art Fair

March 2014 - SCOPE Art Fair / Barbarian Art Gallery - Zurich, Switzerland

January 2014 - Barbarian Art Gallery - Zurich, Switzerland

December 2013 - Russian Pavillon/Art Miami

July 2013 Art Hamptons /Barbarian Art Gallery - Zurich, Switzerland

March 2013 - Russian Art Pavilion - The Armory Week

Feb/August 2012 - "Swept Away" - Museum of Art and Design, New York.

May/August 2012 - “Conference of the Birds", Cynthia Reeves Projects @ Mana Contemporary

December/March 2012 - Zadok Gallery, Miami USA

March 2007 - "Approaches" curated by Ludwig - Museum/Cube Gallery - Beijing, China

January 2006 - MOCA - Taiwan

October 2005 - Kenting - Taiwan

April 2005 - Triskel Gallery - Puget, France

October 2002 - Bruce Museum, Connecticut, USA

June 2002 - Contemporary Art Center - Virginia, USA

March 2001 - New York Art Expo - Omni Fine Art, USA

November 2000 - Gallery @ 49 - New York City 

August 1999 - Y’s Bash Gallery - Nagoya, Japan

May 1999 - Drawing Biennial - Triskell Gallery - Puget, France

February 1999 - Naito Gallery - Gifu, Japan

July 1998 - ARA Invitational - World Bank, Washington, D.C. 

June 1997 - Pushkin Gallery - Antwerpen, Belgium

April 1997 - Elise Goodheart Fine Art - New York City

June 1995 - Elise Goodheart Fine Art - New York City

April 1995 - Opera-Levin Fine Art - New York City

December 1994 - Triskell Gallery - “Lineart” International Art Show - Ghent, Belgium

November 1994 - Cooper-Seaman Fine Art - New York City

June 1994 - Opera & Levin Fine Art - New York City

July 1994 - Cooper-Seaman Fine Art - New York City

November 1993 - Gijzenrooi Gallery - Geldrop, Holland

May 1992 - Kruger-Heines Gallery - International Gallery Invitational - Chicago, USA

October 1991 - Gijzenrooi Gallery - Geldrop, Holland

May 1991 - Kruger-Heines Gallery - International Gallery Invitational - Chicago, USA

May 1990 - “Romanian Event” - International Gallery Invitational - Chicago, USA

Education

B.A. - Fine Arts High School N. Tonitza, Bucharest

M.S. - ASE Bucharest

Printmaking - Columbia University, New York

Contact

www.sashameret.com

Studio: 34-01 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Studio #1, L.I.C., NY, 11101

Tel: (917) 640-7342

email: sasha@sashameret.com