Artist Profile: Sophie McVicar
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Sophie McVicar is a freelance illustrator and artist who lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Her work takes inspiration from her background in chemistry and religious iconography, and draws from the rich history of naturalist paintings and scientific illustration.
Name
Sophie McVicar
Where do you live?
Birmingham, AL
What do you seek to communicate in your work?
My work is heavily involved with empathy as an artifact of an impactful childhood experience (see below). Increasingly, I am feeling pulled to broaden the conceptual scope to investigate and better understand larger natural forces — Chaos & Order.
How has nature been a source of inspiration for you?
Aside from being an endless source of subject matter, nature is the best quasi-sketchbook I know. A simple walk in any environment is often where I begin to unravel and process new conceptual ideas.
Tell us about your most memorable bird experience.
Rescuing an injured brown thrasher as a little girl. The bird passed the following day at an animal wildlife center, but the experience left a lasting impact on me regarding the complex role man plays within the scope of Nature.
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