MARIIA HOLIASHKINA

Language

Ukrainian
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Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
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Work Experience

Volunteer Illustrator / Guidebook Contributor at Monumentendag Groningen
December 31, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Collaborative guide book for a walking tour; spread about the Joods monument Sterrebos.
Illustrator / Project Artist at Wetenschap op Woensdag (UMCG project)
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Provided 2 illustrations and 1 animation for UMCG neuroscientists.
Animator at Erwin de Vries
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Animated music video for TikTok Dans Met Mie.
Animator at Het Poëziepaleis
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Created animation for Momentopname, a poetry festival project.
Illustrator at Shroth Scoliosis Centre Kyiv
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Created three album covers depicting stories of emotional turmoil in scoliosis patients.
Illustrator at A Suitcase Full of Eels
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Produced colouring sheets illustrating the life cycle of the European eel.
Illustrator at Clean Air Africa
December 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Book 'A Journey to Clean Air' to educate primary school children about household air pollution.
Illustrator / Artist at Shroth Scoliosis Centre Kyiv
December 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Created album covers for scoliosis patients’ stories.
Graduation Project Artist at Minerva Art Academy / Graduation
June 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Book 'Happens In A Daydream' – traditionally illustrated metaphorical love story (graduation project).
Volunteer - Mural Artist at Child Development Centre
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in creating murals as part of community art projects; supported design and execution of murals.
Volunteer - Mural Designer at Nescio Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in design and creation of canteen murals; contributed to interior decor.
Workshop Facilitator at Nescio Hotel, Haren NL
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led workshops in traditional Ukrainian talisman dolls; engaged participants.
Volunteer Mural Artist at Child Development Centre, Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in creating murals; contributed to mural planning and execution.
Volunteer Mural Designer at Nescio Hotel, Haren
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in design and creation of the canteen mural.
Volunteer Mural Assistant at Child Development Centre
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in planning and creating murals, collaborated with staff and children, and contributed to mural design and painting.
Volunteer Mural Designer/Assistant at Nescio Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in design and creation of a canteen mural, contributing to concept development and painting.
Workshop Facilitator at Nescio Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led workshops on traditional Ukrainian talisman dolls; taught techniques and cultural storytelling.
Murals Assistant at Child Development Centre, Plymouth
December 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Assisted in creating murals at the Child Development Centre.
Canteen Mural Designer at Nescio Hotel, Haren
December 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Assistance in design and creation of the canteen mural.
Workshop Facilitator at Nescio Hotel, Haren
December 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Workshops in traditional Ukrainian talisman dolls.
Mural assistant at Child Development Centre
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in creating murals, supporting mural painting and collaborative design.
Canteen mural designer/assistant at Nescio Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in the design and creation of the canteen mural; Ukrainian talisman dolls workshops.
Workshop facilitator (Ukrainian talisman dolls) at Nescio Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led workshops in traditional Ukrainian talisman dolls.
Collaborative guide book contributor at Monumentendag Groningen
December 31, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Collaborative guide book for a walking tour; spread about the Joods monument Sterrebos.
Illustrator & Animator at Wetenschap op Woensdag (UMCG project)
December 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Created 2 illustrations and 1 animation for a project by UMCG neuroscientists.
TikTok Dans Met Mie – Animated music video at Erwin de Vries
January 1, 2022 - Present
Animated music video for a song.
Momentopname at Het Poëziepaleis
December 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Animation for a children's poetry festival in Amsterdam.
Album cover design for Shroth Scoliosis Centre at Shroth Scoliosis Centre, Kyiv
January 1, 2023 - Present
Three album covers depicting stories of emotional turmoil in scoliosis patients.
Coloring sheets illustrator at A Suitcase Full of Eels
January 1, 2022 - Present
Colouring sheets illustrating the life cycle of the European eel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, Netherlands
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Semester at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Academic Figure Drawing at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Studies at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Program at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Figure Drawing Course at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Education at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange program (Illustration) at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Academic Figure Drawing at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Education (Still-life and plein-air) at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Academic Figure Drawing at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art / Art Studies at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Illustration & Animation Design at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Figure Drawing Studies at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Education / Creative assignments at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Illustration & Animation Design at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Academic figure drawing, focusing on anatomy at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine art and plein-air painting at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Illustration & Animation Design at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Academic Figure Drawing at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Training at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Illustration & Animation Design at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Course: Academic Figure Drawing at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Education at The Palace of Children and Youth
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Illustration & Animation Design at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Figure Drawing / Anatomy Studies at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine Art Studies / General Art Education at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Minerva Art Academy Groningen, NL
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange semester in Illustration at University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Figure drawing studies at National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Fine art studies at The Palace of Children and Youth Kyiv, Ukraine
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019

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