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Sofia Barroso
A WAY INWARD
I find myself in a continuous inner dialogue, constantly questioning, and sometimes discovering.
Photography embraced as a daily practice has become a medium through which I indulge in the present moment. I capture fleeting moments—those often overlooked or rarely noticed. I cherish these seemingly ordinary instances as they form an integral part of my narrative that I feel compelled to share.
The exercise of photographing serves as practice through which I uncover the allure of the mundane, it compels me to slow down, observe keenly, and decipher the nuanced visual language of time. Akin to the transient nature of moments, light itself is ephemeral, adding depth and temporality to my exploration.
Through alternative photographic processes and printmaking. I transform my images into tangible forms, integrating bodily engagement, materiality, and physical presence to my work. By incorporating fabric, paper, thread, paint, and other elements, I embrace the notion of possibilities and through experimentation, I challenge the conventional understanding of processes such as cyanotype and silkscreen printing, leading to continual discoveries.
From inception to completion, my artistic journey is a profound and ongoing relationship with my inner self. The constant questioning, challenging, encouraging, and validation form the intricate dance between introspection and creation. My work represents my most valuable form of self-discovery—a visual and tangible expression of the dialogue within.
Cyanotype on fabric, 25 × 25 in.
Cyanotype on fabric, 30 × 22 in.
Silkscreen on paper, 30 × 22 × 2 in.
Image transfer on panels, each 8 × 8 × 1 in.