PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS & PROMOTIONS
PUBLICATIONS
PRESS RELEASE
John Romi’s ‘Victory’ Selected for Prestigious
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art’s 43rd Annual Juried Exhibition
AUGUSTA, GA - August 2025 - Artist John Romi has been selected to exhibit his work Victory at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art’s 43rd Annual Juried Exhibition, A Sense of Place, running from September 5 to October 10, 2025. The show, juried by Marshall Price, Chief Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, features only 64 works chosen from 543 submissions nationwide.
Founder of the art style Cuneiformism, Romi fuses ancient symbolic systems with bold geometric abstraction, transforming historical scripts into meditative compositions that invite dialogue between the past and the present.
Romi’s art has been exhibited internationally, including the Masur Museum of Art (Invitation to Exhibit, 2024), Sasse Museum of Art (Invitation to Exhibit, 2023-2024), James May Gallery - Art of Water (2024), Avanti Art Gallery - Solo Exhibition (2024), Rome International Art Fair 2023 (Rome, Italy), and NYC Phoenix Art - Invitational Solo Exhibition (2023), among others. His practice is informed by a background in engineering, computer science, and graphic arts, resulting in works that are as structurally precise as they are emotionally resonant.
Romi and his work have been featured in publications including Create! Magazine Issue 45 (2024), Voyage LA (2023), Muse Daily (2022), and exhibition/catalog projects such as CUNEIFORMISM (EA Art Gallery, 2020).
“I’m honored to have Victory recognized by such an esteemed juror,” said Romi. “This piece reflects my ongoing dialogue between past and present-telling timeless human stories through modern forms.”
A Sense of Place will be on view at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 506 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA, from September 5 through October 10, 2025, with an opening reception on September 5 from 5-7 PM.
Solo Exhibition Promo
Create! Magazine Issue 45 - The Art of John Romi
SASSE MUSEUM OF ART, ART OF THE WORD - INVITATION TO EXHIBIT
Throughout history, art has served as a silent language, transcending cultural divides and resonating with the essence of our beings. Often, we envision art in the form of paintings and sculptures. However, there exists a captivating realm where the poetic meets the visual, a fusion that elevates the power of expression. This juried exhibit explores the Art of the Word, delving into the synergy of language and imagery to reveal the limitless possibilities of visual storytelling.
Teravarna Art Gallery - Winner of the HONORABLE MENTION AWARD in the "6th COLOR" art competition
We’re delighted to bring you the exciting news that you have won the HONORABLE MENTION AWARD in the "6th COLOR" art competition along with other distinguished artists. The exhibition of your winning artwork is currently being displayed in our winner’s gallery.
NYC PHOENIX ART - INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION
Alongside some of the foremost scholars in the field, I have extensively studied the ancient Mesopotamian script Cuneiform and utilized correct definitions to spell out words and concepts across my canvases. My art can act as a positive ground to attract those experiencing either directly or indirectly tensions in their state of mind. Aside from the beauty of art, peace through art temporarily allows the viewers to escape critical conflict as the first step of healing.
Voyage LA - Interview
I began creating figurative art as a child. I’ve always been interested in cuneiform writing, which is an ancient form of writing system used in Mesopotamia. I studied the ancient Mesopotamian script cuneiform and utilized correct configurations to spell out words and concepts across my canvases. I began incorporating it into my artworks shortly after completing my Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Graphic Arts and Multimedia from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden in 2003. Over time, I developed my unique art style, “Cuneiformism.”
Muse Daily - Interview
John Romi - Cuneiform writing is a primary element in my artworks.
What is essential to your day?
Overtime, I established a routine and work ethic that allowed me to create art and stay inspired consistently. Devoting a portion of the day to creating art is essential for me. This may involve setting aside specific hours to work on art projects, experimenting with new techniques, or refining existing pieces.
SHALOM
Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) is a Hebrew word from Akkadian (salīmu/šalīmu) meaning peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility. Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there's no fighting or war. Inner peace calms our minds and allows us to see our path much clearer, helping us focus and keep track of our goals.
CUNEIFORMISM
The wedge-shaped symbol in ten main shapes called CUNEIFORM is the oldest complete writing system created in ancient Mesopotamia, aka the Cradle of Civilization, and was used from the 5th Millennium BC to the 1st Millennium AD. The Cuneiform was developed from a much older Mesopotamian writing system called the Pictograph, which was somewhat similar to what we use and known today as Emoji. It was simply the Emoji of prehistoric time, but for more serious communications!
IMMORTAL
Featured Artwork by John Romi
Immortal | Acrylic on canvas painting by John Romi
The American artist John Romi's art is considered a very unique one in style and subjects. The foundation of his postmodernism style could be characterized as a combination of the modern art outcome and the ancient Mesopotamian deep and rich culture.
Read More >>
SUNRISE
If you would expect traditional colors and usual views, you have to look somewhere else, because the art of John Romi is all about exploring the true life and feelings behind the common objects and scenes.
In his amazing painting (Sunrise), John used the geometric background look and abstract structure to depict the secret of life that illuminates with everyday sunrise!
However, the center gravity of his entire artwork resides with the Akkadian Word (ṣī šamši / Sunrise) in cuneiform.
PEACE LIFE ROSE LOVE
The Art of JOHN ROMI
If you would expect traditional colors and usual views, you have to look somewhere else, because the art of John Romi is all about exploring the true life and feelings behind the common objects and scenes.
In his amazing painting (Sunrise), John used the geometric background look and abstract structure to depict the secret of life that illuminates with everyday sunrise!
However, the center gravity of his entire artwork resides with the Akkadian Word (ṣī šamši / Sunrise) in cuneiform.
ELEMENTS OF LIFE
Elements of life in ancient Mesopotamia (Water, Fire, Earth, and Air)
Acrylic on canvas by John Romi, mû, for Water (EA)
DREAM
Dream, by John Romi
Mixing between the two-dimensional design and 3D Cuneiform writings is a unique style that artist John came up with a few years ago.
mû, for Water (EA)
