Described by the BBC’s Royal Academy documentary in 2020, as ‘Master of The Undergrowth’, Sophia’s work has evolved during her time at our Mansion Studios, her signature paintings of the undergrowth are inspired by her surroundings at Beckenham Place Park, in particular the Ancient Woodlands.
Sophia has a diverse approach to making art, she explains, “There’s a mix of influences which is evident across my collections. I have lived most of my life in South East London with strong family connections to the South coast and East Sussex, all of which are absorbed in my work. I love to have the freedom of expression and colour and often cross the boundaries of genre and medium. Also, there are times when I turn to figurative work for narrative and questions from the soul.”
Sophia works mostly on large canvas and is a popular go-to for interior designers, she says, “Working with design and creating art solutions for interior surroundings is also very relevant to today’s living. I take great pleasure in producing work that focuses on aesthetics as much as story telling and believe it is possible to have ‘interior design art with heart!”
Look out for our Open Studio Days, when you can visit Sophia’s studio and those of our other Artists. You can also visit Sophia’s studio by appointment by contacting her directly.
