He earned a photography degree from the F+F School of Art and Design in Zurich, after being the assistant to photographer Adriano Biondo (Biondopictures). Since his focus on visual art extends beyond the traditional confines of photography, Merkli's work displays great depth. His last exhibition was physically dynamic, and his "personal projects" offer complex subjects. As he explains, he works to a concept where he "create[s] a frame but let[s] the content decide itself."