Tini Meyer

Biography

Born in the Philippines and originally based in Vancouver and Madrid, Tini now splits her time between Abu Dhabi and Manila, where she is an active part of the burgeoning arts community. As an artist, Tini is fascinated by the concept of public art in public spaces, which has led to commissions by developers in Canada and the UAE. She is also part of the Newertown creative platform in London, where she exhibits regularly. Her paintings narrate her journeys by using form, color and texture to share cultural experiences. Current developments in her work focus on evolving indigenous materials with contemporary relevance, exploring the social and environmental issues which surround us. At a grass roots level, Tini is a regular supporter of charitable causes and has campaigned for an affordable studio centre in Abu Dhabi in an effort to foster an artist haven within the emirate. She is also deeply involved in promoting Filipino art and culture by curating exhibitions for Filipino artists internationally. Using art as a medium for cultural dialogue, Tini aims to support the Philippines in becoming a part of the global art circuit. Her artwork can be found in corporate and private collections worldwide. (Biography text courtesy of Newertown Art)