Sophie Vanhomwegen’s imagery balances between the familiar and the peculiar, creating a subtle interplay between the pleasing and the disturbing, between the figurative and the abstract.
Her work challenges predefined standards concerning both subject matter and artistic form. She extracts elements from their original context, cutting pieces from hyper-aesthetic images found in magazines, which she later assembles into analog compositions. She also reappropriates these images by painting on them, transitioning to digital art, and eventually returning to painting. The result is ambiguous, addressing dualities in both form and content.
Vanhomwegen enjoys playing with the spectator’s gaze, drawing attention to the subjective nature of perception. Through a subtle yet incisive approach, her pursuit of balance captivates the senses, offering a sensual and feminine perspective on the human condition.
