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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....

"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....

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....

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....

Canvas art prints - up close and personal!

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

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. ...

Māori Jesus and The New York Times

In the Easter edition ofThe 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’....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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. ...

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....

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....

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)....

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

What inspired the Goldie wall?...

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. ...

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

Preserve your print and create a family heirloom...

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?...

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....

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.  ...

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....

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....

"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...

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....