Bio

Sofia is a Toronto-based artist with a multicultural background from Peru, Ecuador and Canada. She graduated from OCAD University with a degree in Material Art & Design: Fibre. Her work intricately explores the fusion of materiality and spatial dynamics through complex thread sculptures and line drawings. Driven by a fascination with textile construction, Sofia's art delves into architecture, optical illusions, and the human experience within these crafted spaces, examining the intersections between her creations and their surroundings.

Sofia has shown her work in various mediums, including textile art at The Textile Museum of Canada (2015), film at Jackman Hall AGO (2014) and recently has created site-specific installations at Ontario Place (2023) and Nathan Phillips Square (2022) as well as a solo exhibition at Pierre Leon Gallery in Toronto (2024).

Artist Statement

This body of work explores themes of visual languages, optical illusion, and architecture. Driven by a desire to push the boundaries of textile arts, I aim to craft a unique visual language that invites viewers to reconsider their perception of textiles and their relationship with space.

My illustrations delve into the intersection of pattern and abstraction through geometric ink compositions. By employing precise line work and repetitive patterns, I create dynamic pieces that evoke a sense of movement within the stillness of form. For me, these drawings are studies in balance—between rigidity and fluidity, simplicity and complexity. The interplay of lines and shapes reflects both natural and man-made structures, echoing architectural forms and organic growth. Each piece becomes a meditation on structure and perception, challenging the way we interpret space and form within a two-dimensional plane.

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