Winner of the Winter 2014 Competition

Em*Bodied Art

An exploration of how figurative art has evolved,

using the body as a canvas, as a focal point, as inspiration.

STAR CHILD

photo of bodypainting on model Casey Elliott

artist statement

The act of creating puts me in a state bliss, connecting who I am and aligning with the world around me. My art is a spiritual practice that straightens my convictions, opens my heart and mind to a greater capacity of love and creativity and deepens my awareness. The art of creating nourishes my body, mind and spirit. Body painting is a collaborative process between creativity, inspiration, vision, aesthetics, paint, technique and the energetic essence of living, breathing canvas, all melding to create an ephemeral moment in time. Star Child is an Em*bodiment of this process.

bio

Sophia Rose of Denver is a multidisciplinary visual artist and teacher. With a background in historical costume and illustration, her work encompasses many artistic avenues, including body painting, photography and film, design and styling, as well as mixed media presentation. Her body painting, fine art & photography have been shown in many places throughout the world.

EXHIBITIONS

2010 Woman In Photography International, San Deigo, California

2011 Extra Ordinary, Click Gallery, Lakewood, Colorado

2011 Return to Innocence, The Shoppe, Denver, Colorado

2011 Art of Remembrance, Hobbs Art Gallery, Mineola, New York

2011 High Five, Colorado Alliance of Illustrators, Denver, Colorado

2011 Xcite!, Xcentricity Gallery, Denver, Colorado

2011 Member’s Showcase, The Art Guild, Manhasset, New York

2011 Solo Show, Xcentricity Gallery, Denver, Colorado

2011 Roses, The Rose Cafe, Venice, California

2012 Travelers on Tenn, Ten Street Gallery Denver, Colorado

2012 The Body Sacred, Xcentricity Gallery, Denver Colorado

2012 Living Canvas, Xcentricity Gallery, Denver Colorado

2012 Menagerie, RAW Natural Born Artists, Denver, Colorado

2012 Body Paint/Fashion Runway, 303 Denver Fashion Weekend, Denver, Colorado

2012 Body Paint Performance, Kevin Larson Presents: Haunted Hotel, Littleton, Colorado

2013 Body Paint Performance, Kevin Larson Presents: White Rose Gala, Littleton, Colorado

2013 Body Paint Performance, Redline Gallery, Denver, Colorado

2013 Body Paint/Fashion Runway, 303 Denver Fashion Weekend, Denver, Colorado

2014 Body Paint Performance, Space Gallery, Denver, Colorado

AWARDS

2010 Honorable Mention, Woman In Photography International, Black, White & Color

2012 Honorable Mention, Travelers on Tenn. Denver, Colorado

2012 1st Place People’s Choice Award, The Body Sacred, Xcentricity Gallery,

2014 2nd Place and People’s Choice Award, 2nd Annual Gibraltar Face & Body Painting Festival.

BODY PAINTING VIDEOS

Henna Dreams http://youtu.be/FlRjq_WAVBQ

Body Journaling http://youtu.be/dlZSjl436R4

Zen Leaves (18+) http://youtu.be/ELlmIuDbhxg

Ultra Violet Body Painting http://youtu.be/jtf_C60fMv0

Celtic Knotwork Body Painting http://youtu.be/dWMK7Qk2W6I

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Xcentricity-Body-Painting/425002690896349

Tumblr: http://xcentricitysophiarose.tumblr.com/

Twitter: twitter.com/XcentricityArts

s o p h i a r o s e

wheat ridge, colorado [USA]

XcentricityArts@gmail.com

XcentricityArts.com

ArtSceneToday Q&A

Q: Where do you see yourself in the art scene today?

A: I see myself creating passionately and relentlessly, exploring everything I find interesting and challenging.

Q: What is in your inspiration?

A: My inspiration is found throughout the natural world, from man made constructs and through my meditations and visions. I'm very attracted to patterns, shapes rich textures and colors.

Q: What are your challenges?

A: My mind is in a constant flow of ideas, concepts, patterns and designs. Slowing my mind down enough to choose and focus on the next project is probably my greatest challenge.

Q: How did you/do you choose your medium?

A: A little over two years ago I was setting up a gallery exhibition "The Body Sacred" at Xcentricity Gallery and decided to create an installation piece. I chose body painting. I didn't know anything about this medium, I just knew that it was something I must do, and I did. I embraced body painting and it embraced me back. We are now forever friends.

Q: Which artist has influenced you the most?

A: Leonardo da Vinci is the artist that has most influenced me throughout my artistic exploration. But as far as body painting goes, I am fascinated by the work of Fillippo Ioco.

other works by the artist

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