Danza Davis grew up captivated by nature in rural Northern California and natural subjects continue to be hergreatest inspiration. She works on large canvases with bold, repeated elements. Her work explores theever-shifting relationships between color, shape, and subject; simultaneously evoking the child-like wonder oflooking through a kaleidoscope and the immersive, fleeting beauty of nature. With degrees in both botanyand studio art, Danza's work is underpinned by technical ability and an informed sensitivity to ecologicalrelationships and natural histories. EDUCATION2010 2009 2009 Graduate Certificate, Science Illustration, California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, CABachelor of Art, Studio Practice, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA cum laudeBachelor of Science, Botany, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA cum laude PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2019 - present 2013 - present 2011 - 2012 Illustration and design, Ink Dwell studio, Half Moon Bay, CAIllustration and design, freelance, Ukiah, CAArt teacher: traditional and digital media, Willits Charter School, Willits CA EXHIBITS2025 Group Exhibit, Yay Birds, Andra Norris Gallery, Burlingame, CA2025 Group Exhibit, Alumni Show, Willits Center for the Arts, Willits, CA2024 Solo Exhibit, Kaleidoscope, Diavola, Geyserville, CA2023 Solo Exhibit, Kaleidoscope, Black Oak Coffee Roasters, Ukiah, CA2022 Group Exhibit, Voices of the Earth, Willits Center for the Arts, Willits, CA2021 Two-Person Exhibit, Grounded, Willits Center for the Arts, Willits, CA2019 Juried Exhibit, Art in the Gardens, Mendocino Coast Botanic Gardens, Fort Bragg, CA