ABOUT
Sophie Thompson is an emerging sculptor residing in Pittsburgh, PA. Her work is informed by personal experiences being legally blind and a part of the invisible disability community. In her practice she uses a process of molding and casting nontraditional fine arts materials to create performative displays. Primarily working in the medium of glycerin soap, Thompson’s work focuses on research into disability aesthetics and methods of self-care. Through her work, she visualizes her own anxieties existing under surveillance from the able-bodied.  

Thompson received her Bachelor of Arts in ASI (Art, Science, & Innovation) and Environmental Science/Sustainability from Allegheny College in Meadville PA. In addition to Radiant Hall, she is a member of The Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and Radiant Hall Studios.

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