Bio
Holly Maria Da Roza's works are in multiple media and expressed primarily in abstract art. They examine the stimulation interference through a neurodivergent interpretation. Their ability to display in various media is expressed in recent exhibits and projects such as Alphabet Mafia presented by Calgary Pride and SpanicArt. Holly originates from Calgary, Alberta, where they graduated from Alberta University of the Arts with a BFA majoring in Painting and a Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement. They frequently seek out classes in composition to learn more about sound composition.
The m. isn't mikaroz...
Artist Statment
Pulling from many different stimuli, I create forms through sound, visuals, and sensations. As a neurodivergent artist, I constantly experience the overabundance of the universe. Intrinsic interactions to the nature of the Self reflect interpersonally the Parts of the mind. While the universe is filled with constant influences and affects the Parts of the internal being, the circular flow seeks to achieve balance and harmony. Observation in both Asian spirituality and Internal Family System psychology theories.
CV - Resume
Past Shows
Alphabet Mafia - Calgary Pride | 2024
Curated by Wilmer Aburto
Locations The Grand and SpanicArts
brochure from the event
Synedouche | 2018
Curated by Mitch Kern
Located at King Edward C-Space
Ain’t By Numbers | 2014
Curated by Dr. Christopher Willard
Located at Alberta University of the Arts
Within the “I” | Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
Curated by Tess Couryner
Watercooler Gallery | Alberta University of the Arts
Awards
Education
Alberta University of Arts and Design (AUarts) |2024
Certificate of Achievement Graphic Design
Google UX Design | 2022
Certificate UX Design Introduction
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) | 2020
Office Professional Certificate
Alberta University of Arts and Design (AUarts) | 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major in Painting
Story City Creat-A-thon | Create-A-Thon Recipient of 2024
Hosted by Story City App
Project: A digital artistic adventure that highlights different aspects of the City of Calgary. The adventure took aspects of DND to make a real-life Role Playing sequence.
Experience
Firth | 2018
Authored Book
Limited Edition: 25 copies
Dead Media A Suite of Responses to Andrew Zawaki's Videotape | 2014
Authored Page 34 submission
Curated by Dr. Derek Beaulieu through No Press
Publications
(dis)Abled Art Show | 2024
Locations VECOVA
brochure from the event
Show & Sale | 2014
Curated by ACADSA
Located at the Alberta University of the Arts
All artwork, visuals, sculptures, and writing are copyright-reserved to Holly M. Da Roza & Mikaroz Studio © 2018 - 2025
Any use of this publication to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text, music, or images is expressly prohibited. Please contact for usage of artwork or content
