Sophia Kian is

three-quarters Iranian, one-quarter Dutch, Seattle born (02/20/2000) and bred, and UChicago (BA) and IHEID (MA) educated.

a visual artist working across mediums, with a focus on charcoal and pencil portraiture. Femininity, nature, and movement are always at the core of her works, often exploring how fragmented gestures can communicate through the body without words.

currently based between Seattle, Zurich, and NYC.