Sophie Jongman
Artist Statement:
“I became an artist in 2011; described (by contemporaries) as a “colourist” due to the vibrant colours I use, I am also prolific with more ideas than I can keep up with! With a background in glass, ceramics and jewellery making, my aim is to produce art that can elucidate on the world, and create a sense of relaxation, contemplation and thought provocation”
Medium & Specialty: Painter
Sun Pier Resident Since: 2024
Exhibitions and Projects:
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2025 – Camouflage: The Exhibition, Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent
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2024 – KArtsCon2024
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2024 – Double Trouble, Halpern Gallery in Nucleus Arts
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2021 – Life, Death, ART, Halpern Gallery in Nucleus Arts
Education and Training:
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“Initially I just couldn’t believe it, my art studio is that good! There is everything here for an artist, beautiful views across the river with its astonishing history. It has an artist community and an understanding management. My ambitions about economic and geographical regeneration through art are understood, appreciated and it feels very much like we are all singing from the same hymn sheet. It’s lively here, appealing and educational (there’s a great little library here too). “
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Our Artists & Creative Community
Sun Pier House is home to 28 working studios shared by 33 professional artists and makers. Undoubtedly forming one of the most diverse and vibrant creative communities on the riverside.
Our residents represent a wide range of contemporary art and craft practices. Within our building you’ll find a tattooist, stop-motion animator, silversmith, performance artist, milliner, illustrator, graphic designer, painter, photographer and many more creative professionals working across disciplines.
Together, our residents reflect the strength and diversity of contemporary creative practice today. With every visit to Sun Pier House, you are not just stepping into a gallery, you are entering a working community of artists and makers shaping the cultural life of our area every day.
