Sophia Jenny
Sophia Jenny is an Auckland-based visual artist working with cyanotype. Her art reflects themes of natural and human beauty, and the spiritual condition. She aims to elicit positive emotional responses of happiness, joy, and freedom in people, and to help anchor them in, what often feels like, a chaotic and unraveling world. She is highly motivated by capturing the generous present moment and the omnipresent beauty of life.
“I love the sun, and I’m fascinated by the unique qualities and possibilities of cyanotype as an art-form. It’s the perfect medium for combining my skills as a photographer with my passion for contemporary art.”
The Process
Cyanotype is a photographic process invented in the 1800s. It uses a mixture of light sensitive compounds, which exposed to UV light and washed in water, oxidise to create these gorgeous Prussian Blue images.
It's romantically unpredictable with many variable elements. This makes each hand printed cyanotype unique with their own special properties.
Want to see prints in person?
endemicworld holds Sophia’s full range in their wonderful gallery at 62 Ponsonby Road, Auckland.
Imprint Gallery has a range of Sophia’s prints at their lovely printmaking studio/gallery located in Tauranga’s Historic Village.
Auckland markets: over the warmer months, Sophia frequents various events and outdoor markets. Follow her on Instagram or Facebook for updates or send her a message.
Upcoming Events
Saturday 6th April: Britomart Market
Sunday 14th April: Smales Farm Market
Sunday 20th April: TBC
Sunday 28th April: Titirangi Market
May 3rd-5th: Printopia Festival, Corbans Estate