Sophie Shely [she/her, Portland, Oregon, 1998] is a multidisciplinary artist utilizing predominantly video and sound to explore the ephemerality of viscerally complex states brought about by tumultuous relationships or experiences. She takes interest in solidifying the intangible nature of vulnerability, fear, and mourning through the use of equally intangible media. Based in Portland, Oregon, Sophie holds a Bachelor of Music in Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music.
Limbo Unlimited, the debut album from her musical project “Sweet Sophie Oblivion,” is available to stream on all platforms.
EDUCATION
2016-2020 | Berklee College of Music | Bachelor of Music in Electronic Production and Design | Boston, MA
2019-2020 | Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute | Boston, MA
RESIDENCIES
2022-2023 | Fabrica Research Center | Treviso, IT
2021 | Rockland Woods | Bremerton, WA
EXHIBITIONS
2023 | Here Becomes Elsewhere | Fabrica Research Center | Treviso, IT
SHOWCASES AND SEMINARS
2023 | Picnic Seminar: The Golden Record | Seattle Design Festival | Seattle, WA
2022 | Phygital Phonics: Nature Sounds | Hull Artist Research Initiative | Hull, UK
2020 | Non-Event Support (NAICOB Fundraiser| Non-Event | Boston, MA
2020 | Non-Event At Home | Non-Event | Boston, MA
PRESS
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