Romy Pocztaruk | Contemporary Art, Photography and Experimental Cinema

Romy Pocztaruk is a Brazilian multidisciplinary artist and researcher whose practice is deeply rooted in the intersection of science, history, and the visual arts. Based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, she works across a wide range of media, including photography, video, installation, and performance. Her research-driven approach often leads her to explore complex social and political narratives, questioning how historical events and scientific pursuits shape our contemporary reality. One of her most celebrated projects, "The Last Adventure" (A última aventura), investigates the remnants of industrial and colonial ambitions, such as Henry Ford’s Fordlândia, through a lens of ruin and historical memory. Romy Pocztaruk has achieved significant recognition in the global art scene, participating in prestigious events such as the 31st Bienal de São Paulo and multiple editions of the Bienal do Mercosul. Her work is characterized by its poetic yet critical examination of history and censorship in Brazil, as seen in pieces like "Pra frente Brasil." By blurring the lines between documentary evidence and artistic fiction, Romy Pocztaruk creates immersive visual experiences that challenge the viewer’s perception of time, place, and power structures. Her educational background includes a Master’s in Visual Poetics from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), and she has been a recipient of notable awards and residencies, including the Iberê Camargo grant and the PIPA Prize final.