Art at architectural scale
Commissioned by architects, developers and hoteliers across Australia. Public art, murals, bespoke carpets, wallpaper and canvas prints, from concept to install, end to end.
Upcoming
Commissioned art is a commercial decision.
Rowena Martinich has spent two decades creating site-responsive work across public and commercial spaces, art deeply connected to places and communities. Considered art at this scale carries real opportunity.
Properties near well-designed public space have seen up to 26% higher asset value; in hospitality, 74% of visitors to a thoughtfully designed space go on to share it with others. Rowena intentionally creates vivid work intended to dramatically elevate and liven the spaces they inhabit.
Folio
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Smiths Lane
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Gomez Surfboard Colab
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Ibis Styles Sydney
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Mrs Edgar Journal Colab
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Trace - Axis Alexandria
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Field Electric
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Prismatic Thread
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Birdcage
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C3 Development
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The Secret Garden @ QT Melbourne
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'Loom' Original Artwork
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Arthouse – Mirvac
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Colourboss
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'Reef' Original Artwork
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'Prismatic Thread' Original Artwork
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Ocean Haze 3
Rowena Martinich is an Australian abstract artist working at architectural scale.
With a background in painting and a foundation in project delivery, she works as fluently with architects, developers and timelines as she does with colour and gesture — bringing both artistic authenticity and professional execution to every commission.
From her studio on the Surf Coast, she creates site-responsive work for hospitality, civic and commercial spaces across Australia and beyond.



The Commissioning Process
Briefing
A conversation about palette, scale, atmosphere and the space itself — with a quotation to follow.
Concept & confirmation
Concept, mock-ups, timeline and budget developed together; a deposit secures your place.
Creation
Murals painted on site; studio works made to schedule, usually one to three months.
Completion
Images on completion, then framing, delivery and installation arranged.
Capabilities
“Working with Rowena has been such a wonderful and collaborative experience. She took the time to understand our brand and vision while bringing her own distinctive creativity and artistic expertise to the project. Her artwork gave the finished planner collection a warmth, originality and character that we simply couldn’t have achieved on our own. The final result felt beautifully aligned with Mrs Edgar, and the entire process was thoughtful, easy and genuinely enjoyable. Most importantly, Rowena’s artwork has been incredibly well loved by our community.”
“Working with Rowena and Geoffrey was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. They took the time to listen to our ideas and created a mural that perfectly represents our family while bringing so much colour and life to our backyard. Before they even began painting, they provided several mock-up designs that allowed us to visualise exactly how the finished mural would look. The finished mural is a stunning piece of art that we enjoy every single day. Even years later, it looks just as vibrant and beautiful as the day it was painted. We highly recommend Rowena and Geoffrey to anyone looking for talented artists who truly care about creating something special.”
“It was an easy choice selecting Rowena to work with. Her ability to think in colour, her professionalism and positive attitude made it a no brainer. The work we wanted was massive and physically demanding — not once did we doubt Rowena's ability to achieve the project on time and in budget.”
“Rowena brought extraordinary energy and expertise to our artist‑in‑residence program. She encouraged students to take creative risks, embrace the messy, exploratory nature of artmaking, and see themselves as emerging practitioners. Her openness in sharing what life as a working artist looks like, the discipline, the experimentation, the joy, gave our students an authentic window into contemporary practice. I highly recommend Rowena for any school or organisation seeking an artist who inspires, challenges, and elevates young creatives.”
“I personally love Rowena's vision and her ability to work with different mediums — glass, metal, canvas. Rowena is an absolute professional, and working with her you watch an idea come to life.”
“Rowena and Geoffrey brought a thoughtful and highly collaborative approach to Spectra for Melbourne Design Week, taking the time to understand what makes Rydges Melbourne unique and creating an installation that reflected the hotel's identity and sense of place. Their creative insight, professionalism and attention to detail ensured the project was delivered to an exceptional standard. Created for Melbourne Design Week, Spectra transformed our lobby into an immersive, brand-led design experience for our guests. The installation featured curated paintings, bespoke rugs and striking entrance glass decals, creating a cohesive journey from the moment guests arrived. It was exceptionally well received by both guests and visitors, showcasing the impact thoughtful design can have within a hospitality environment.”
“Aside from falling in love with her work, Rowena's experience with large scaled pieces and their integration into architecture gave us confidence in the ability for our vision to be realised.”
“I have known Rowena since 2011 and have followed her work closely, working with her as an art consultant on a few occasions. She is not only creatively distinct, she is easy to work with as a professional, understanding client needs, communicating clearly and delivering within the brief and on time. Our work on EastHK was most notable, where we created a full concept across the guest rooms from one commissioned piece. Her creative process was transparent and the client was able to see a likeness of their commission before she created the final work, meaning all parties were clear on deliverables before any time was wasted. I am always happy to work with Rowena and hope to again in the future. ”
“We feel so lucky to have had Rowena and Geoffrey create such a special piece for our home. The whole process was seamless and enjoyable, and I loved collaborating with Rowena throughout the design journey. The finished piece is absolutely stunning and truly anchors our home—we couldn't love it more. ”
