Tash Polynice

Tash Polynice is a dynamic visual merchandiser, installation artist, and abstract painter whose work seamlessly bridges commerce, creativity, and culture. With over two decades of experience in visual merchandising, she has mastered the art of storytelling through product—crafting environments that not only inspire customers to buy but also deepen their emotional connection to brands. Her approach transforms retail into a stage where design, placement, and narrative drive both sales and loyalty.
This same sensibility carries into her art practice. As an installation artist, Polynice creates immersive experiences that envelop audiences in environments of wonder, inviting participation and transformation. Her installations, much like her merchandising concepts, are rooted in connection—spaces where people don’t just observe, but feel and engage.
As an abstract painter, Polynice approaches the canvas with the intuition of a sculptor, responding to the paint connecting to the canvas, letting the paint guide her hand. Each composition balances movement and stillness, weaving electric energy with calming strokes. Her process reflects the choreography of her own body—standing, bending, and moving with the canvas—resulting in works that fe...

Masters of Business of Art and Design, Maryland Institute College of Art
Masters of Fine Art, Howard University