Meredith is a third generation artist following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother. She is an alumna of Albright College where she earned a BA in digital studio art and photography. As a South Jersey native and lifelong animal lover, Meredith’s work is greatly influenced by the intricacies of nearby beaches, marshes, forests, and wildlife. Photography is ultimately the driving force behind her advocacy and admiration for nature and wildlife.
She frequently submits photos to be shown at galleries in the area and uses her Instagram page as a means to share her endeavors and educate followers about nature through her photos. When she isn’t behind the camera, you can find her working for New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, coaching the Egg Harbor Township High School women's rowing team, cleaning up trash on the beach, or searching for plants and animals in her travels.
Meredith credits her innate love of art to her Mom, Lindsay, and her grandmother, Sally Roik.
Artist Statement: Nature captures my full attention and curiosity. I’m passionate about photographing the environment, especially as it faces growing threats from chronic habitat destruction, human impacts, and pollution. Behind the camera, I notice the smallest details of our beaches, bays, and marshes — the shapes, textures, patterns, and colors that Earth so expertly creates — and the elaborate lives of wildlife that often go unnoticed. To me, photographing the natural world, especially locally, feels like making a portrait of someone I love.
