Umica D'Souza

I Artist I Sustainable Design Architect l

Umica D'Souza is a contemporary artist and architect whose practice explores memory, identity, culture, and the evolving relationship between people and place. Shaped by a life lived across cultures, she grew up in the Middle East before living and studying in the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. This diverse range of international experiences have profoundly influenced her artistic vision, fostering a deep appreciation for cultural exchange, architecture, and the ways in which form shapes identity.

Drawing from her background as a sustainable design architect, D'Souza creates works that balance structure with spontaneity, combining bold colour, layered compositions, and expressive forms. Her practice reflects the intersection of art, architecture, and sustainability, where each work evokes both personal and collective narratives. Through an exploration of colour, texture, and composition, she invites viewers to engage with themes of memory, belonging, and the enduring relationship between people and the environments they inhabit.

Master of Science in Sustainable Design of the Built Environment
The British University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates / Cardiff University, United Kingdom
2012

Bachelor of Architecture Design
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA
2003

2024
Group Exhibition
Gallery Different, London, United Kingdom

2017
Group Exhibition
Gallery OXO, London, United Kingdom