Biography

Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Sophia Herrington (b. 2003) is an interdisciplinary printmaker currently residing in Kingston, ON. She has recently graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Fine Art (honours), and will return to Queen's in September to complete her Bachelor of Education. 

 

Her work is deeply inspired by the natural world, particularly the themes of growth, transformation, and interconnectedness. She often incorporates symbols such as roots, plants, and leaves, exploring their metaphorical significance in both personal and universal narratives.

 

Through traditional printmaking techniques, including stone lithography, copper plates, and silkscreen, Sophia creates detailed, layered works that reflect beliefs in the dynamic relationship between humans and nature. The process itself of carefully carving, layering, and printing, mirrors the cyclical nature of life and the natural world, allowing her to explore both the fragility and resilience inherent in all living things.

 

Sophia’s work is driven by a desire to tell stories; stories that examine how the environment shapes human experience and how, in turn, we influence the world around us. Each piece serves as an invitation to pause and reflect on the ways we are all connected, through both visible and unseen threads.​​​​​​

 

You may have seen her work around Kingston in recent years, including the Obsolescence Graduating Exhibition (2025), the Kingston School of Art's Annual Juried Exhibition (2024), and Union Gallery's Home Again: the bachelor's apartment (2024).