Sophia Kalmijn
(She/Her)
Sophia Kalmijn’s work follows in her footsteps.
Inspired by journey, her work is autobiographical, depicting the places she has passed through; Her recent body of paintings map out her epic journey across Spain on foot. With hundreds of kilometers of ground covered, her paintings stretch across multiple canvases to showcase the stunning, diverse nature-scenes.
Working in pencil and acrylic paint, Kalmijn’s process is an act of remembering. Across canvases, detailed mark-making and opaque washes intersect and showcase the faulterings of memory. Kalmijn’s use of empty space and thin layers builds a sense of translucency which comes with time.
A panorama of her work exhibits fleeting moments of paths, trees and plants. The richness of her paintings ignite a sense of adventure and hopeful wonder. All hinting towards the sublime; ultimately, casting the viewer in the role Freidrich’s silhouetted explorer. They are a celebration of nature and an invitation to the viewer… “come on this journey and we can walk together.”
In the Wind
Acrylic and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
For Sale: Price on Request
‘In the Wind’ close up
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm)
‘Beneath Bridges’ close up
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Beneath Bridges
Acrylic and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
For Sale: Price on Request
Between the Trees, Through the Shade
Acrylic and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
Note that this canvas is part of a diptych series and connects to another painting on canvas. Images of this are available upon request or can be seen on my website.
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
For Sale: Price on Request
‘Between the Trees, Through the Shade’ close up
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)
Leaving Behind Moratinos
Acrylic and pencil on canvas (150cm x 223cm)
Note that this canvas is part of a diptych series and connects to another painting on canvas. Images of this are available upon request or can be seen on my website.
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
For Sale: Price on Request
‘Leaving Behind Moratinos’ close up
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
Installation View
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 150cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 146cm
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (200cm x 200cm)
Acrylic paint and pencil on canvas (150cm x 73cm)