ABOUT
JULIA MAGDALENE RÓMAS she/they (DE/PL, 1994*) is an interdisciplinary artist, musician and educator based in Berlin. She is teaching Fine Art, Art History and Performance in Berlin and conducts various workshops.
Julia’s multidisciplinary practice explores human identity—its construction, deconstruction, and transformation—through the lenses of post-humanism and intersectional environmentalism. She examines the interplay between nature, urbanity, and culture, addressing the fluid boundaries between the human, non-human, and technological, as well as the social implications of ecological justice. Integrating mythology, storytelling, and community engagement, her work bridges abstraction and figuration to navigate themes of collective memory and interpersonal dynamics. Spanning painting, drawing, sound, music, poetry, writing, performance, and film, her art has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg and the Brücke Museum Berlin.
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ACADEMIC EDUCATION
2023 - 2024
• Universität der Künste (Guest Studies), Art in Context
2017 - 2020
• Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg (Master of Fine Arts), Theorie and History, Prof. Astrid Mania. Klasse Sam Durant
2017 - 2019
• Universität Hamburg, Ethnology, Religious Studies, and Philosophy
2014 - 2018
• Peter Behrens School of Arts Düsseldorf (Bachelor of Arts), Photography & Editorial, Prof. Mareike Foeking and Prof. Uwe Reinhardt
NON-ACADEMIC EDUCATION
2024 - 2025
• Non-violent Communication - Marshall Rosenberg, with Naomi de Haag, Berlin
2023 - 2024
• Pedagogical Training, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor and Educator (Diversity- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragte), ABQueer e.V., Berlin
2024
• Specialist Consultant for High Sensitivity (Zertifizierte Fachberaterin für Hochsensibilität), B.I.E.K Institut
2020 - 2023
• Waldorf Pedagogy, Teaching & Education for Fine Arts, Sculpture & Art History, Berlin
PROJECTS & TEACHING
since 2020
• Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
2022
• Research for the project 'Learning from Loheland' (Analog/Digital, BBK Berlin)
Idea: Judith Kisner
Artists: Alex Hojenski, Judith Kisner, Marie Gimpel, Jasmin Preiß, Julia Romas, Lea Sievertsen
Funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM), BBK, NEUSTART KULTUR
Since 2020
• Educator & Teaching in Fine Arts, Art History, Sculpture and Performance
2019
• Assistant for the Performance Seminar “Room of One’s Own” – Performance Studies, HFBK Hamburg
Direction: Trinidad Martínez
Participants: Paulina Laskowsky, Susanne Thurn, Julia Romas
2016 – 2018
• krass e.V. Cultural education and art courses for disadvantaged children and youth, Düsseldorf
2016
• moxie collective / denken3000 – Design & Projects for the Tonhalle and Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
SCOLARSHIP & PRIZES
2021
• Kunstfonds + Neustart Kultur
2018 - 2020
• Master Scholarship “Freundeskreis der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg e.V.”
2019
• “Young Talent Scholarship” International Summer Academy – Performance & Choreography with Jay Pather
2018
• Project Funding for the performance and research project “Herody”
“Freundeskreis der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg e.V.”
2017
• “HSD PBSA Design Award” for Bachelor Thesis “My I Oni”
MOVEMENT RESEARCH & TRAININGS
2024
• Motion Unframed: An Exploration of Movement and Sound, Research Workshop by Ryan Mason, Dock11, Berlin
• Harmonious Flight in Contact Improvisation, Research Workshop by Lewis Wilkins, Dock11, Berlin
• People, Places and Spaces, Performance Project with Scott Jennings, Showing on 14.12. at Marameo
2019
• Presence, Dance Improvisation and Instant Composition, The Moving Academy, Berlin
2018
• Site-Specific Movement Improvisation Workshop, Entre Líneas, Spain
2018 - 2023
• Trainings in Somatic Work, Dance, and Meditation
MUSIC RELEASE
2024
• Black Horse Runs (Single), Kwiatuszki (Single)
Since 2023
• Solo Projects
2022
• Jupiter – Spider Hug
• Garden of Mind – Spider Hug
2020 - 2022
• Singer & Songwriter in the Berlin-based band Spider Hug
2019
• Singer in the music project Padouc, Release: The Line, Heart Is King (Drosssel Label) and more
EXHIBITIONS & PROJECTS
PRESS & INFO
· TAZ "Ausstellung Learning from Loheland: Aus dem Körper heraus" (Juli 2023)
· Hamburger Abendblatt: Loheland. Was wir von den mutigen Frauen lernen können (Juni 2023)
· Hamburger Abendblatt: Feminismus, Klimakrise, 'Sesamstraße' (Nov. 2022)
Julia Romas (DE/PL, 1994*) is an artist, musician, and educator based in Berlin.
Julia studied Design & Photography at Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf (B.A) and Fine Arts at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Hamburg (M.F.A). After transitioning from the camera to pencil and brush, she began delving into painting, movement and performance studies, music, and singing. For many years, Julia has practiced various movement disciplines, including yoga, contact improvisation, improvisational dance, somatic work, and performance. Her primary interest lies in blending improvisation techniques across movement, dance, and music, singing and poetry – which have become central to her artistic expression.
In her multidisciplinary practice, Julia explores themes of human identity - its construction and deconstruction, within the contexts of nature and urbanity. By merging abstract language with figurative elements, she examines interpersonal dynamics, creating interdisciplinary dialogues between dream and reality while contrasting social realities with places of longing. In her work, she is also interested in mythology from different party of the world, storytelling and community work. Her work spans various media, unfolding in painting, drawing, sound, music, poetry, writing, performance, and film. Julia’s art has been exhibited both nationally and internationally in smaller art spaces, off spaces, and galleries, including the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg and the Brücke Museum Berlin.
Currently, Julia is studying healing arts, psychology, and bodywork to become a holistic practitioner. She is teaching Fine Art and Art History in Berlin and conducts various workshops.
Education
2023 - 2024 · Universität der Künste (Guest Studies), Art in Context
2017 - 2020 · Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg (Master of Fine Arts), Theorie and History, Prof. Astrid Mania. Klasse Sam Durant
2014 - 2018· Peter Behrens School of Arts Düsseldorf (Bachelor of Arts), Photography & Editorial, Prof. Mareike Foeking and Prof. Uwe Reinhardt
Work & Teaching
since 2020 · Diversity and Equal Opportunities Officer (Diversity- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragte)
2022 · Research für Projekt 'Learning from Loheland' (Analog/Digital, bbk. Berlin) IDEE Judith Kisner KÜNSTLER*INNEN Alex Hojenski, Judith Kisner, Marie Gimpel, Jasmin Preiß, Julia Romas, Lea Sievertsen. Gefördert von der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien, BKM, BBK, NEUSTART KULTUR
since 2020 · Teacher for Fine Arts, Art History and Sculpture
2019 · Mitwirken im Performance Seminar „Room Of One‘s Own“– Performance Studies, HfBK Hamburg
DIREKTION: Trinidad Martínez MITWIRKEN: Paulina Laskowsky, Susanne Thurn und Julia Romas
2016 – 2018 · krass e.V. Kulturelle Bildung und Kunstkurse für benachteiligte Kinder und Jugendliche, Düsseldorf
2016 · moxie collective / denken3000 – Design & Projekte für die Tonhalle und Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
Scolarships & Prices
2021 · Kunstfonds, Neustart Kultur
2018- 2020 · Master Scolarship »Freundeskreis der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg e.V.«
2019 · »Young Talent Scholarship« International Summer Academy – Performance & Choreographie bei Jay Pather
2018 · Projektförderung für Performance „Herody“ »Freundeskreis der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg e.V.«
2017 · »Design Award Peter Behrens School of Arts« Preis für beste Abschlussarbeit, Düsseldorf
Pedagogical & Therapeutical Educations
2024-2025 Holistic Psychotherapist (Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie), arche media, Berlin
2023-2024 Pedagogical Training, Diversity and Equal Opportunities (Diversity- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragte), ABQueer e.V., Berlin
2024 Specialist consultant for High Sensitivity (Zetrifizierte Fachberaterin für Hochsensibilität), B.I.E.K Institut
2020 - 2023 Waldorf Pedagogy, Teaching Education for Fine Arts, Sculpture & Art History, Berlin
Movement - Dance - Bodywork Workshops & Education
2024 Harmonious flight in contact improvisation, Research workshop by Lewis Wilkins, Dock11, Berlin
2024 Motion unframed: an exploration of movement and sound, Research workshop by Ryan Mason, Dock11, Berlin
2024 Meditation & Breath Work Teacher Training, Berlin
2019 Presence, Dance Improvisation and Instant Composition, The Moving Academy, Berlin
2018 Site-spezific Movement Improvisation Workshop, Entre Líneas, Spain
2018 Asthanga & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, India
Music Releases
since 2023 · Solo Projects
2022 · Release: Jupiter – Spider Hug, Garden Of Mind – Spider Hug
2020-2022 · Singer & Songwriter in the Berlin based band Spider Hug
2019 · Singer in the music project Padouc, Release: The Line, Heart Is King ( Drosssel Label) and more
Exhibitions & Projects
2023
· BRÜCKE MUSEUM BERLIN OnSite Art Festival & (Residency) 02.-03.2023
Project is part of the initiative DRAUSSENSTADT, funded by the Senate Department for Culture and Europe and the Foundation for Cultural Education and Cultural Consulting.
· MUSEUM FÜR KUNST UND GEWERBE HAMBURG »Learning from Loheland«, 16. Juni – 13. August 2023
KURATION & AUSSTELLUNGSIDEE Judith Kisner KÜNSTLER*INNEN Alex Hojenski, Judith Kisner, Marie Gimpel, Jasmin Preiß, Julia Romas, Lea Sievertsen
INSTALLATION / PERFORMANCE »Das Haus mit dreiunddreißig Säulen« (The House with thirty-three pillars) – KONZEPTMITARBEIT | PERFORMER*INNEN Angela Marco Dapas, Sophia Estel, Karin Frey, Paula Ilic, So Yeon Shin, Julia Romas KOSTÜM Mel Redmer OBJEKTE Linnea Calaminus, Jacek Romas, Julia Romas SOUND Julia Romas SOUND MASTERING Padouc LEKTORAT Maximilian Gärtner
FILM »Die Ecken im Zimmer öffnen einen Raum, der mich stützt« IDEE / KONZEPT: Julia Romas REGIE | SCHNITT | SZENENBILD: Nils Jakob Timm SPIELENDE: Angela Marco Dapas, Sophie Estel, Karin Frey, Paula Illic, So Yeon Shin, Julia Romas KOSTÜM Mel Redmer KAMERA ASSISTENZ: Julia Kolodnizkaja und Benedikt Bauer SOUND: Julia Romas
Installation, Performance und Film finden statt im Rahmen der Ausstellung »Learning from Loheland« im Museum für Kunst & Gewerbe Hamburg . Die Gruppenausstellung in Kooperation mit der Loheland-Stiftung wird ermöglicht mit freundlicher Unterstützung von der Claussen-Simon-Stiftung, dem Berit und Rainer Baumgarten Stiftungsfonds unter dem Dach der Hamburgischen Kulturstiftung und der Stiftung Kunstfonds.
2022
· Videopodcast ANALOG/DIGITAL `Learning from Loheland´
IDEE & KOORDINATION Judith Kisner KÜNSTLER*INNEN Alex Hojenski, Judith Kisner, Marie Gimpel, Jasmin Preiß, Julia Romas, Lea Sievertsen
Gefördert von der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien, BKM, BBK, NEUSTART KULTUR
· Sommersalon // VILLA68, Möckernstr. 68 Berlin
KÜNSTLER*INNEN Gabriele Bodnar, Bruno Ziebell, Mel Redmer, Nienke Hoed, Big Pueton, Henrik Hort, Anne Bellinger, Naja El Attar u.a.
· Fete de la musique, MUSIK: Spider Hug Band
2020
· »My I Oni« Graduation Show, HfBK Hamburg PERFORMANCE: Caroline Breuning und Julia Romas
· Performance »Czerwona Nic (Das Rote Garn)« Eröffnung Jahresausstellung HfBK PERFORMER*INNEN Caroline Breuninger, Evelina Dineva, Norbert Dorow, Alexandra Harms, Laure Hoeppli, Chris Hausdorf, Charlotte Höflich, Britta Lübke, Lisa Strautmann, Hans Sasse SOUND Julia Romas MASTERING Padouc
2019
· „Room Of One‘s Own“– Performance Studies, HfFBK Hamburg DIREKTION: Trinidad Martinez MITWIRKEN: Paulina Laskowsky, Susanne Thurn und Julia Romas PERFORMER : Bilge Aksac, Annika Faescke, Karolina Kaiser, Paulina Laskowsky, Paula Mainusch, Julia Nordholz, Sophia Queiro, Ursula Sapel, Janka Schubert, Rose Sondermann, Rosa Thiemer, Julia Romas, Susanne Thurn, Eliza Wagener, Andreas Walenda, Moritz Walker, Susanne Wehowsky, Benjamin Janzen und Trinidad Martínez
· Groupshow »3 Jahre Bunkerhill«, Bunkerhill Galerie, Hamburg KÜNSTLER*INNEN: Siri Wirtensohn, Stefanie Mannhillen, Sander Scharfer u.a.
· Musikalische Auftritte im Frappant, Gängeviertel und TONALi Hamburg
· »Był Sobie Król« TONALi SAAL Hamburg PERFORMER*INNEN: Caroline Breuninger, Susanne Wehowsky, Frederik Wahl, Natalia Golubtsova, Lisa Strautmann, Norbert Dorow, Maik Reif and Einglas Xavier SOUND Julia Romas VIDEO Sanna Huber & Martin Warzecha MASTERING Padouc VIDEO Cozy Concepts
· Performance Venice Biennale CHOREOGRAPHIE & IDEE Jay Pather im Rahmen des »Young Talent Scholarship«, International Summer Academy Venice
· Performance »Mnemosys« HfFBK Gallery IDEE & PERFORMER*INNEN Lea Le'Floc, Julia Romas u.a.
· Performance »Tentillium Octavia«, PAT PAT PAT Show, Hamburg IDEE& PERFORMER*INNEN Lea Le'Floc (Geige) und Julia Romas
2018
· »Träger der Zeit« Performance im öffentlichen Raum, Hamburg IDEE Daria Shatalova PERFORMER*INNEN: Nikita Kotilar, Drama Shatalova und Julia Romas
· Tautology Show, Gallery Of HfBK KÜNSTLER*INNEN Belia Brückner, Catalina Gonzalez, Christiany Erler, Cristina Rüesch, Darja Shatalova, Ilo Toivio, Jeremias Cordes, Julia Romas, Rizki Lazuardi, Sohorab Rabbey, Victor Cano Toledo, Xin Cheng KURATOR Sohorab Rabbey
2017
· Düsseldorf Photo Weekend 2017 IDEE Prof. Mareike Foeking, Peter Behrens School of Art, Departement Fotografie
Press & info
· TAZ "Ausstellung Learning from Loheland: Aus dem Körper heraus" (Juli 2023)
· Hamburger Abendblatt: Loheland. Was wir von den mutigen Frauen lernen können (Juni 2023)
· Hamburger Abendblatt: Feminismus, Klimakrise, 'Sesamstraße' (Nov. 2022)