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Interview Q&A with Artist Sofia Minson

I'd like to share some of my favourite and most-asked interview questions that I've had over the years.  It might be fun... you can get to know me better and lift the curtain a bit on that whacky process that is creating art! It's also an opportunity to bring it all into one place as an open resource for all....

August 19, 2021

"Birdstories" - a book by Geoff Norman features Sofia Minson's painting

Chapter nine of Geoff Norman's stunningly illustrated 2018 book "Birdstories" dives deep into the eagles and falcons of Aotearoa.  Sofia Minson's painting "Hu-u, the sound of the wings" featuring the now extinct Pouakai, Hokioi or Haast eagle, was one of the artworks chosen to explore this majestic bird....

May 13, 2021

Embrace The Dawn Chorus digital billboard exhibition

In collaboration with Predator Free Wellington, Urban Art and Zealandia, six artists including Sofia Minson will have their native New Zealand bird paintings gracing digital billboards in Wellington and around the country....

May 13, 2021

An artistic frame of mind - framing as the window to the soul of an artwork

A closer look at the art of framing In the showcasing and appreciation of a work of art, the creativity and care taken to frame it is often overlooked....

April 6, 2021

Canvas art prints - up close and personal!

The largest and most valuable limited edition print Sofia creates, is the canvas print....

October 16, 2020

Mother’s Day – in celebration of Papatūānuku

The national holiday of Mother’s Day is upon us - an annual milestone to acknowledge the caregivers in our lives and the lessons, wisdom and experience that has transcended the generations. Beyond our immediate bubbles, we’re celebrating the ultimate universal mother Papatūānuku who, in Māori tradition, embodies the land from which all living things are birthed. ...

May 9, 2020

Māori Jesus and The New York Times

In the Easter edition of The New York Times,  Eric V. Copage,  explores the representation of Jesus Christ through different cultural perspectives from acrossthe globe in his article article ‘Searching for a Jesus Who Looks More Like Me’....

April 23, 2020

Earth Day – United to Honour and Protect Te Ao

Each year, on April 20th, Earth Day calls for a united recognition of and commitment to environmental protection....

April 22, 2020

Our World, Together In Lockdown

As our global community enters an unfamiliar and uncertain time, we are feeling a surge of energy and connectedness to our deeper selves, our communities and the earth....

April 2, 2020

International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who inspire us and shape our lives. They’re our whānau members, business leaders, politicians, activists, artists, and our friends....

March 5, 2020

Showcasing Sofia Minson’s interview with Spasifik Magazine

This month, Sofia featured on the cover of Spasifik Magazine’s latest issue. A publication that’s passionate about being a voice for Pacific and Māori people, Spasifik sat down with Sofia to talk about her art and the rising indigenous movement....

December 16, 2019

Q&A with New Zealand Art Gallery: The Poi Room

Here at Sofia Minson Art, we're celebrating our relationships within the vibrant New Zealand art industry where we're fortunate to collaborate with artists and art enthusiasts alike. ...

December 10, 2019

A glimpse into Sofia's private gallery

The space where art is created and lives is a sacred one. It should be the kind of place where people can slow down and really connect with the artwork....

November 21, 2019

Celebrating the beauty and meaning of birds in art

What is it about birds that resonate so deeply with us? For Sofia Minson, birds feature significantly in her work. They are messengers that soar into her paintings carrying life lessons and wisdom....

October 15, 2019

Awakening a new paradigm – with three spiritual entities

“Ruru” lifts the veil between separated realms – physical and astral, man and nature, individual and collective. It awakens a yearning to be in relationship with Papatūānuku (Earth Mother)....

October 9, 2019

The power of portraits - what inspired the 'Goldie' wall?

What inspired the Goldie wall?...

September 25, 2019

Art & Soul: Sofia Minson is Your Home & Garden’s 'Women We Love'

Recognised as an inspirational Kiwi woman making waves in the art scene, Sofia Minson talks to Your Home & Garden magazine for their latest Women We Love feature. ...

September 9, 2019

An insider's guide to canvas prints - value, impact and connection

Preserve your print and create a family heirloom...

June 18, 2019

Announcing my latest artwork - “Blessing the Pharaoh”

In theory, the human mind works in two separate dimensions, as in, we experience left and right brain ways of thinking. Logical, and methodical, or creative and imaginative....

May 10, 2019

Blessing the Pharaoh - A short film following Sofia's creative journey

In this short film we glimpse Sofia's process as she creates "Blessing the Pharaoh." How does this ancient alchemical knowledge relate to us across cultures in our world today?...

May 10, 2019

Art from an interior design perspective - an interview with Jilly Greene

Art has the power to transform a room. It can command attention as a dramatic focal point, or it can gently complement the mood and style of the space.  ...

April 2, 2019

Drawing inspiration from the separation story of Earth and Sky

Māori myths of creation are powerful stories, rich with symbols that can remind us of the mystical and meaningful in our everyday lives....

February 28, 2019

Creation Myth: Exploring Te Kore, Te Pō and Te Ao in Māori art

Māori mythology has been a continual source of inspiration in Sofia's Māori art and Māori portraits. The myths of creation have been particularly important....

October 24, 2018

"Past and Present" Exhibition at 12 Gallery Auckland on 12th July

All are welcome to my new exhibition "Past and Present."  Join us for some original art and a glass of wine on... Thursday 12th July 5:30 - 8:00pm 12 Gallery 9D Vernon St Auckland CBD...

July 1, 2018

Celebrate Matariki with a new art collection at Te Papa on Fri 15 June

I'm so honoured to have my art represented by the retail gallery of the most prestigious art institute in New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa - in Wellington....

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