By Sophie de Vos
Print 18 x 11 cm (framed 40 x 30 cm), ed. 5/10, 2023
Hahnemühle Pearl, aluminium frame, anti-reflective glass on one side, passe-partout

In essence, Sophie de Vos' practice revolves around the concept of human nature and the questions surrounding it. Contemplating about what it means to be human - covering subjects such as transience, decay, and the passing of time - allows her to dig deep, to reflect on her own perceptions regarding these topics, as well as collective experiences. For humans, these subjects are often emotionally charged, while in nature they are most common. Sophie’s work emphasises this in a very subtle way, combining living and non-living elements to capture the essence of the subject at hand. The pitch black backdrop where these elements seem to appear from - or disappear into - relates to the hidden, the secretive and the unknown, creating an air of mystery as a result.