Sophia Pauley
- Work
- Biography
Sophia is an artist based in Edinburgh. She focuses on the spaces in between the physical forms of the urban landscape, using a bright contrasting palette to accentuate the flowing shapes. The shapes, lines and composition of her work stem from architectural environments associated with water. Sophia’s practice was inspired initially by her love of swimming. She recreates experiences of particular places by recording, using drawing and photography, then remembering and re-imagining, both visually and emotionally. She aims to transfer these experiences into a more interactive environment for the viewer, initiating movement around the exhibited work.
Education
First Class BA (HONS) ART: Edinburgh College of Art (2014 - 2018).
Cardiff Arts Academy Foundation in Art and Design
Exhibitions
2020
Gradcurate Spring Exhibition, Bloc Gallery, Edinburgh, 13 - 19 March 2020.
Utopia - What’s Yours, SSA exhibition at Gracefield Arts Centre & Kirkcudbright Galleries, part 2 from 20 December – 1 March.
SSA/VAS OPEN, Royal Scottish Academy, 22 December - 30 January 2020.
2019
Little Originals, Group exhibition, Dock Street Studios, Dundee, 7- 28 December.
Encounter, Collaboration with Nancy Nightingale, Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh, 6 - 24 September. The Smart Leisure Guide
Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem, 3 - 11 August
2018:
The Art Of The Party, Art Basel Miami, 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami.
Best of Scottish Art School Graduates 2018 show, Art Pistol, Glasgow: From 23 June. Abstract Art: Shapes
Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem, The Scotsman.
ECA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of art, Edinburgh.
The Salon, members show, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh.
Hot and Busted, group fundraiser exhibition of graduating students, Edinburgh College of Art.
2017:
Build Up, group exhibition with ECA painters, Gallery 23, Edinburgh. The Student Newspaper
Summer flat show, group exhibition with ECA painters, West Nicholson St., Edinburgh.
Imago Mundi project, Scotland/Milan. Online catalogue.
Year 3 Running up that Hill, St. Margaret's House, Edinburgh.
Second, group show, Dublin Street, Edinburgh.
Liminal Spaces, group show, Edinburgh College of Art.
Astaire Prize shortlisting, Edinburgh College of Art.
Genius Loci: The Texture of Longing, ESAF, City Arts Centre. The Student Newspaper, SYNCC
Awards
2019: Shortlisted for Zealous Painting Stories
2018: Winner of the ACS Studio Residency Award 2018
2018: Winner of the Pittenweem Bursary Award (exhibition 3 - 12 August 2018)
2018: Shortlisted for the Astaire Prize
2018: Commended entry - ECA Supersize Image Competition
2017: Shortlisted for the Astaire
First Class BA (HONS) ART: Edinburgh College of Art (2014 - 2018).
Cardiff Arts Academy Foundation in Art and Design
Exhibitions
2020
Gradcurate Spring Exhibition, Bloc Gallery, Edinburgh, 13 - 19 March 2020.
Utopia - What’s Yours, SSA exhibition at Gracefield Arts Centre & Kirkcudbright Galleries, part 2 from 20 December – 1 March.
SSA/VAS OPEN, Royal Scottish Academy, 22 December - 30 January 2020.
2019
Little Originals, Group exhibition, Dock Street Studios, Dundee, 7- 28 December.
Encounter, Collaboration with Nancy Nightingale, Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh, 6 - 24 September. The Smart Leisure Guide
Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem, 3 - 11 August
2018:
The Art Of The Party, Art Basel Miami, 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami.
Best of Scottish Art School Graduates 2018 show, Art Pistol, Glasgow: From 23 June. Abstract Art: Shapes
Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem, The Scotsman.
ECA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of art, Edinburgh.
The Salon, members show, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh.
Hot and Busted, group fundraiser exhibition of graduating students, Edinburgh College of Art.
2017:
Build Up, group exhibition with ECA painters, Gallery 23, Edinburgh. The Student Newspaper
Summer flat show, group exhibition with ECA painters, West Nicholson St., Edinburgh.
Imago Mundi project, Scotland/Milan. Online catalogue.
Year 3 Running up that Hill, St. Margaret's House, Edinburgh.
Second, group show, Dublin Street, Edinburgh.
Liminal Spaces, group show, Edinburgh College of Art.
Astaire Prize shortlisting, Edinburgh College of Art.
Genius Loci: The Texture of Longing, ESAF, City Arts Centre. The Student Newspaper, SYNCC
Awards
2019: Shortlisted for Zealous Painting Stories
2018: Winner of the ACS Studio Residency Award 2018
2018: Winner of the Pittenweem Bursary Award (exhibition 3 - 12 August 2018)
2018: Shortlisted for the Astaire Prize
2018: Commended entry - ECA Supersize Image Competition
2017: Shortlisted for the Astaire
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- Spatial Encounters
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- Umhlanga Seafront
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- Spatial Encounters Series
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- Spatial Encounters Series
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