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About Me.

Bio

Madison-based mixed media artist, Sophia Maahs, has spent the past year pursuing sculptural depth within her practice. She particularly enjoys the unique dynamic she’s created by pairing neon with fiber art, but she works in a variety of other mediums including printmaking, painting, and collage. Sophia uses her work to explore a range of topics including music, family history, and personal health. Her work is consistently playing with the juxtaposition of dark themes and playful undertones, so you can always find a bit of humor if you look in the right place.

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Resume

Sophia Maahs

sophiammaahs@gmail.com | (715)297-1533

 

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI              May 2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Fine Art – Concentration: Serigraphy, Neon   

  • Certificate in Textiles & Design

 

EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI

September 2023 – Present

Clerical Assistant – Neon

  • Personally chosen for the position by Neon Lecturer, Tom Zickuhr

  • Mentored students in patternmaking and navigating technical logistics

  • Assisted in bombarding students’ finished units with gas

 

 

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT EXPERIENCE

Artworking | Madison, WI                                                                  Jan. 2023 – May 2023

Intern                                                                                                

  • Provided hands-on support in screen printing and laser cutting for artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities

  • Performed relief print demonstrations at Print & Resist Zinefest (renowned Madison community event for printmakers)

  • Aided staff in facility organization, preparing materials for artists, and transportation of artworks

 

Henrique Nardi – Graphic Design Lecturer | UW-Madison Art Department| Madison, WI Sept. 2022 – Nov. 2022

Volunteer Muralist  

  • Supported Henrique Nardi in painting a mural in memorial of Brazilian human rights activist, Marielle Franco

 

Alt Magazine | UW-Madison | Madison, WI

Sept. 2019 – April 2020

Beauty Editor and Board Member        

  • Collaborated with fellow board members to determine themes for photoshoots, editions, and fashion shows

  • Consulted with Styling Editors to produce cohesive designs between the Beauty Team and Fashion Team

  • Established clear expectations of diversity and inclusivity for hair and makeup beauty standards on shoots  

  • Approved of beauty teams’ hair and makeup designs for photoshoots and fashion shows

  • Enforced all health and safety protocol

 

Awards 

Sergenian’s Area Rug Design Competition - 2nd Place | Madison, WI

Nov. 2022

  • Created a rug design based on one of four prompts

  • Utilized my understanding of Procreate and Illustrator to create and submit my design

Awarded 2nd place in a competition between approximately 30 weaving and digital textile design students

Artist Statement

As a multi-media artist, I use a variety of materials including neon, fibers, prints, and paintings to touch on a range of themes. Much of my art practice manifests itself as a representation of my ADHD– mixed media reflects my constant desire to try new things, and the seemingly broad range of subjects within my work is a projection of my hyper-fixations. The work is often bold and expressive in its color, text, and imagery, and the highly laborious mediums I choose to use relieve the need for stimming. I’m learning to love the part of my brain I used to feel most ashamed of, and it has now become the driving force behind my art.

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