“Making paintings is basically making a series of decisions, and its one of the only things in life that makes me be really present with what i’m doing, so the act of painting as well as the subject matter ends up being therapeutic. Ultimately, by addressing anxiety, I’m hoping to transform vulnerability into power, whether its through humour or seriousness, it definitely helps me alter how I’m feeling.”
Read the full interview with artist Sophie Vallance here;
https://www.floorrmagazine.com/issue-16/sophie-vallance
Image credit: “Gae Yersel Peace” 2018 ©SophieVallance