Melih Meriç (b. 1998, Istanbul, Turkey) is a printmaker currently living in Akron, OH. They received a BA from Bennington College and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. As a dedicated printmaker, Meric’s artistic journey unfolds through the realm of Islamic geometric abstraction, delving into spiritual themes. Utilizing printmaking as the primary medium, their creations navigate the realms of diaspora, assimilation, and traditional practices rooted in the Middle East. Blending conventional pattern-making with a contemporary approach to edition creation, their work embodies a fusion of the old and the new. Meric’s works have been exhibited in Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Vermont, Texas and internationally in Germany, Australia, Netherlands, Austria, and Turkey.
Melih Meriç, Kumquat, 2024, woodblock prints on Japanese paper, thread, 20 x 40 inches
Melih Meriç, Pomegranate/Lily, 2024, woodblock prints on Japanese paper, thread, 50 x 60 inches
Melih Meriç, Blueberry, 2024, woodblock prints on Japanese paper, thread, 20 x 40 inches