They say that young people cannot be dissociated from the Internet when they have grown up with it, Sophie Jackson has made it her own. From the beginning of memes culture to news trendsthe digital world finds itself frozen on the artist’s canvas.
Sophie Jackson raises her voice for her generation
The Internet itself is not the engine of his creativity, but when it comes to executing an idea, it becomes the perfect vehicle. Over the years, it has become an extension of everyday life, always at hand when needed. And we have always need. Not to mention social networks which are constantly redefining interactions between humans. A way of interacting that Sophie Jackson takes into account when creating her works.
Because the young Canadian artist knows her generation, the way in which it was constructed and communicates. She uses this very particular language to trigger a discussion on identity and the place of women in a society that judges them for simply existing. She plays with sexuality and nudity, two characteristics of life that arouse opposing reactions depending on one’s gender.
Sophie Jackson does not point fingers, she only paints what she sees and experiences herself as a woman. If each artist leaves a part of themselves in their art, she is not afraid to expose herself entirely by adding herself to her paintings. An impressive mastery of self-portraiture for a young 23-year-old artist.
Although she is now pursuing studies at the Beaux Arts de Victoria in Canada, Sophie Jackson’s career began in primary school when she copied the “My Little Pony” drawings of her best friend’s sister. A childhood character who has not left him once he becomes an adult, even if he is no longer the innocent figure of yesteryear.
Because the messages that the artist wants to convey through her art are directly inspired by her experience and her traumas, she disguises them as a pop-culture reference in order to make them more accessible so that everyone can identify. A visual signature not only recognizable in the artistic community, but also specific enough to contribute to the creation of a community nostalgic for a bygone era.
With her paintings, Sophie Jackson in turn calls on society to take the time to reflect on subjects which are perpetually at the heart of discussions. She takes advantage of her platform to make her voice heard and encourages her audience to follow her. Art is political, she intends to claim it.
Sophie Jackson experiments beyond paintings. To find out more, visit his Instagram account and his website!
