Description

Sophie McKay Knight
Sophie says: “My practice has always been and remains, firmly rooted in drawing, painting and printmaking. I love to employ a mixed media approach in my work, often combining traditional drawing techniques with different forms of printmaking and text. I believe that drawing is a direct line to the intuitive aspects of the brain, where ideas can come alive! Thematically, my work is concerned with the human figure, nature, science, transformation and magic. Although it mostly depicts people, many other things inform my imagery – often a scene I have witnessed, a story I have read, or a historical character or event.”

Education

MA Hons Fine Art, Edinburgh College of Art & University 1992-1997
Postgraduate Certificate, Philosophy, Science & Religion, University of Edinburgh 2021-2023

Selected Solo Exhibitions

Leap of Faith, Dunfermline Abbey, October 2024

The Fool’s Journey, Union Gallery Oct 2020
Elements at The Byre Theatre April 2016
Molecular Self, St Andrews University Oct-Nov 2014
Bianco Nero Gallery, Yorkshire May-June 2011
Amber Arts, Edinburgh Nov 2010– Jan 2011
The Leith Gallery Oct 2008 & 2011
The Randolph Gallery, Edinburgh Nov 2005
The Scottish Arts Club (Prize) Oct-Nov 2005
The Campden Gallery, Cotswolds April-May 2005
Balance, The SoLo Gallery, Edinburgh Oct-Nov 2004

Prizes and Awards

Turcan Connell Award (RSW at RSA) November 2021
FCAC creative research award November 2018
Wellcome Image Award for Hidden Learning March 2017
Biochemical Society Funding Nov 2015
for Chrysalis, Women in Science project April 2016
FCAC Creative Research Award August 2013
Inclusion in Who’s Who in Art October 2012
Hope Scott Trust Award June 2008
Scottish Arts Club Award January 2005
Best painting Prize (VAS at RSA) December 2003
Jerwood Drawing Competition (commendation) July 1999