Artist in Residence Talk & Exhibition: Sophie G Nixon (Midland)

Please note that this program is suitable for adults, and is an exhibition and artist talk. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event.

Sophie G Nixon (they/them) (b. 1996) is an early career artist with a Fine Art (Honours) degree based in Boorloo/Perth, and comes from a settler background. Sophie works primarily with second-hand textiles and occasionally plants to create soft sculptures and gentle installations. Methods of healing, repair, and ecological consideration of materials are central throughout their work. Currently, their interests lie in worn and damaged textiles, particularly garment and bedding: playing with colour, shape, and composition to explore unconventional practices of repair.

Sophie spent part of June and all of July as Artist in Residence at the Midland Courtyard Studio. In this talk and exhibition, Sophie will take us through their creative process, artistic inspiration and development, and finish with a display of the pieces created during the Residency. Artwork will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

In accordance with hygiene requirements, social distancing will be maintained throughout this program and hand sanitizing stations and cleaning products will be available for use.

Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact Midland Public Library on (08) 9267 9020.

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