Romana Rogoshewska is an artist and writer with a Ph.D. in English literature. Her life and work reflect a rare blend of culture, intellect, and lived experience. She grew up in Montréal after an early family journey shaped by displacement and immigration, and later lived and studied in Europe and the UK. A defining chapter of her international story includes a 15-year marriage within the British Royal Family, an experience that broadened her worldview while she continued building her own independent path.
Romana is known for full-length portraits and large-scale paintings, including triptychs, created for corporate, institutional, and private collections. Her work carries a strong "art as healing" philosophy, shaped by personal resilience and her long relationship with the medical community. In recent years, several major works have been installed in clinical spaces, including pieces displayed at the Jewish General Hospital and the Segal Cancer Centre, where her paintings are intended to bring calm, strength, and hope to patients and staff.
Her acclaimed "Art of Healing" works include installations such as The Healer's Garden, The Seasons, The Lotus, and the triptych Phoenix Rising, placed with dedication in hospital and cancer-care settings.
My work explores the intersection of portraiture, narrative, and healing. Each painting begins with deep listening—understanding not just the subject's appearance, but their story, their struggles, and their triumphs.
The large scale of my triptychs is intentional. These are not decorative pieces to be glanced at; they are immersive experiences that invite contemplation. When installed in healthcare settings, they create sanctuaries of beauty within spaces often defined by anxiety and uncertainty.
My background in forensic linguistics taught me to read between the lines, to understand the weight of words left unspoken. I bring this same attention to visual storytelling—every brushstroke carries meaning, every color choice reflects emotion.
Selected Institutions
Private Collections
Portraits
Whether for a private residence, corporate collection, or healthcare institution, each commission begins with a conversation about your vision.