Introduction to Sofía Alrich Veytia
In a present where the boundaries of art are transforming into connections, Sofía Alrich Veytia’s work stands as a compelling testament to art’s ability to transcend mere visuality. Based in London since 2022, Sofía is not just a key voice in expanded graphics but also an adventurous explorer of hybrid practices that seamlessly blend ancient techniques with cutting-edge digital methods, all wrapped in a rigorous philosophical reflection and an unmistakable aesthetic sensibility that is redefining our perception of contemporary art.
Sofía’s Artistic Journey and Achievements
Sofía’s artistic journey is marked by impeccable academic credentials. She earned her Master’s degree in Fine Arts with a specialization in Printmaking from the University of the Arts London, graduating with honors between 2022 and 2023. Her Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts is from the Universidad Anáhuac México, complemented by international diplomas. These strong foundations have earned her prestigious recognitions, including the Hausprint Studio Award (2023) and the Volcanic Editions Editioning Prize (2023), both providing her with access to studios for printmaking development.
Sofía’s influence extends internationally, as evidenced by her membership in People of Print and invitations to speak at the University of Brighton (2024) and participate in panels, including the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair 2023. Currently, she serves as a graphic printer at Thumbprint Editions (since June 2024), producing editions for renowned artists like Cornelia Parker, Harland Miller, and Yinka Shonibare, as well as for prestigious galleries such as White Cube, Manifold Editions, and Christea Roberts.
Sofía’s Artistic Philosophy and Technique
Sofía’s artistic philosophy intertwines meticulous technical mastery with deep conceptual understanding. Drawing inspiration from Hermetic principles, quantum physics, and String Theory, her art challenges the static viewer’s gaze, guiding them towards a vibrant and holistic experience. Her work invites us to expand our perception, creating a unique dialogue between ancestral wisdom and modern science, as well as between body, spirit, and cosmos.
Her distinctive sensitivity to color further enhances this mystical dimension. The recurring reds and pinks in her work are not merely aesthetic elements but powerful symbols evoking blood, life, vulnerability, and crucially, spiritual transformation. This color usage, intrinsically linked to alchemy and Mexican culture, establishes an intimate dialogue between body and cosmos, matter and vibration.
Sofía’s Recent Works: Painting and Video Art
Pictorial Work: The Synergistic Space of Introspective Connection
Sofía’s recent paintings, like “Vivimos en un Espacio Sinérgico,” are introspective journeys exploring the connection between humanity, nature, and the intangible. Using medium to large acrylic formats, she deploys a visual language where the organic and ephemeral intertwine to open windows into an internal symbolic universe. Her predominantly warm red and pink palette reinforces her life, blood, and spiritual transformation symbolism rooted in alchemy and Mexican culture.
Video Work: The Intangible in Contemplative Movement
In her video art, Sofía reveals another facet of her exploration. She explains that the digital, transcending temporality, alludes to the intangible. Thus, she uses it as a starting point before physically rendering an image. Her research focuses on the sublime interconnection between humanity, nature, and cosmos—intrinsically intangible themes she seeks to represent through immaterial means like photography and video.
Her video proposals are sensory exercises connecting humanity, nature, and cosmos through digitally manipulated images. Approximately four-minute videos like “Correspondence” and “Axis Mundi” start with nature recordings, transforming into abstract forms inviting an internal contemplative journey. These immersive projections explore the duality of natural/synthetic, evoking skin, blood, and cosmos while addressing themes of regeneration and spiritual connection. Santiago Barron’s sound design masterfully complements these atmospheres, generating a reflective space-time of beauty and mystery, culminating in an exceptional videographic experience.
Conclusion
Sofía Alrich Veytia is an integral and innovative artist whose work consistently displays exceptional artistic quality. She invites us to explore the depths of spirituality through a unique and vibrant fusion of traditional techniques and new technologies. Her work, rich in symbolism and vibrational energy, transcends mere visuality to become a portal between body, nature, and cosmos—reminding us of the invisible connection sustaining our existence. In an increasingly accelerated world, her work provides a precious space for contemplation and transcendence where the ephemeral becomes eternally significant, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary graphic and fine arts.
