Sophia Jenny is an Auckland-based artist who transforms fleeting moments into art that resonates with peace, wonder, and a touch of magic. Using cyanotype, she creates handmade, limited-edition pieces that celebrate the beauty of life’s simple gifts and the human spirit. Each work invites viewers to pause, connect, and find stillness in our fast-paced world. Through her art, Sophia hopes to inspire a sense of joy, freedom, and curiosity, sharing a piece of her journey and inviting others to discover their own.
“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.”
Sophia Jenny
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.
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 gallery located in Tauranga’s Historic Village.
The Mandarin Tree stocks a range of prints available at their beautiful gallery in Gordonton, Hamilton.
Tennyson Gallery, in Napier, is stocking a selection of prints as part of a travelling exhibition called Small Print (until December 10th, 2024)
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
February 1st: Britomart Saturday Market
February 15th: Britomart Saturday Market
February 22nd: Britomart Saturday Market
March 1st: Britomart Saturday Market
March 15th: Britomart Saturday Market
March 22nd: Britomart Saturday Market
April 5th: Britomart Saturday Market
April 12th: Britomart Saturday Market
April 26th: Britomart Saturday Market
May 2nd - 4th: Printopia Festival, Corban Estate Art Center
*Please note that outdoor events are weather dependant