Born in Oisterwijk, Netherlands, Maria Roosen studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Arnhem. She gained recognition for her sculptural practice that frequently explores themes of nature, fertility, and the human body through fluid, tactile materials.

Her work is characterized by the use of glass, often combined with other media like watercolor, to create installations that challenge traditional boundaries between craft and fine art. Her pieces often feature bulbous, translucent, or colorful shapes that evoke biological processes.

Roosen continues to be a significant figure in the Dutch contemporary art scene, with her work held in major institutional collections. Her contributions to the field are frequently highlighted in the context of long-standing collaborations with prominent galleries and museums in the Netherlands.