Details

First Name

Sophia

Last Name

Pauley

Username

sophiapauley

Website

http://www.sophiapauley.com

Region

Edinburgh & The Lothians

Disciplines

Drawing, Installation, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture

Themes

Abstract, Architecture, Geometric

Statement

Statement

 

I focus on the spaces in between the physical forms of the urban and industrial landscape, using a bright contrasting palette to accentuate the flowing shapes. The shapes, lines and composition of my work have stemmed from architectural environments associated with water, especially swimming pools, lakes and the sea. My practice was inspired initially by my love of swimming. More recently, I have focussed on the flow of movement through architectural and industrial spaces, with an expansion of my colour palette.

I recreate my experiences of particular places by recording, using drawing and photography, then remembering and re-imagining, both visually and emotionally. I aim to transfer these experiences into a more interactive environment for the viewer, and to initiate movement around the exhibited work as well the imagery within.

 

I usually construct a set of drawings, extracting the shapes and lines from initial sketches before starting to paint, looking at the spaces between the physical forms. I use this as a process to develop the most interesting compositions, that I can translate into cohesive abstracts. Presently, I have enjoyed using a wider range of materials, including glosses, varnishes and spray paints to create different textures and to further insinuate movement. My finished work uses the media of painting on canvas or wood, screen printing and painted sculptural installations.

 

Biography

Biography

I grew up in Cardiff and moved to Scotland to study Painting at Edinburgh College of Art in 2014. I graduated with a First in 2018 and was awarded the Artists’ Collecting Society Studio Award. This enabled me to continue living and working in Edinburgh for the last couple of years. Since the pandemic I have shortly relocated to London to continue my practice and have been offered to study at the Royal College of Art in September 2021 on the MA painting course. I have recently returned from the PADA residency in Barreiro, Lisbon and excited to make a body of work from experiencing this industrial setting.