photo Mike Wakefield, North Shore News
Young artist: Sophia Filsoofi, 14, Handsworth Secondary
Art teacher: Kory Bogen
Favourite art: Contemporary, drawing
Favourite artist: Banksy, Frida Kahlo
Her teacher writes:
Sophia has an extremely mature ability to use materials and processes
as an artist. Her graphic figures and drawing skills are professional
quality, and she can seamlessly transition between mediums with
confidence. Sophia intimately understands how to use the elements and
principles of art and design, and creates work that is sensitive,
intelligent, and arresting. Sophia is an inspiring and hard-working
student, and her talents will undoubtedly take her far as a designer and
an artist.
Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools
by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their
classroom artwork. For details, visit the website gordonsmithgallery.ca.