About.
Holly Rose Fontes Manuel (b. 1995, Harare, Zimbabwe with Portuguese heritage) is a self-taught abstract and contemporary artist based in East London. Inspired by trailblazing artists like Joan Mitchell, Elaine De Kooning, Natasha France. Her vision is to create art that fosters a profound emotional connection with the relationship to, and depths of human experience
CV/Selected Exhibitions:
2023 - ‘INFINITY’ at The Holy Art Gallery
2023 - Album cover Artwork, Somewhere // Anywhere by The Alchemy
2025 - ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE 01 - The Holy Art Gallery
2025 - Permanent display in Wave, Hackney
2025 - Suboart Magazine - issue no. 40
2025 - Artist Representation, Art Rewards
2025 - Permanent display in Wave, Stoke Newington
2026 - Artist in Residence at We The Conscious, Hackney Downs
2026 - Album cover artwork, For Mary by Olive Jones
2026 - Artist for Good Mood Prints
Download my full portfolio - HERE
“There are as many ways to be an artist as there are artists”
For those who, like me need a gentle reminder to keep going.
Up Close - A documentary series by Olivia Sofia Ferrara focusing on the creative process. This episode features me.
For Mary, an album by Olive Jones out now on all streaming platforms and available on vinyl.
Featuring backdrop artwork by me
Photography by Olivia Sofia Ferrara
Somewhere // Anywhere, an album by Alchemy
Featuring artwork by me