Originally from Sainte-Barbe, Quebec, Sophie Wilkins is an artist active on both the Montreal and international art scenes. She has been fully dedicated to her artistic practice since 2003.
Passionate about drawing since childhood, she now works with various mediums such as acrylic, oil, and charcoal powder. While she primarily focuses on canvas paintings, she also creates murals and produces custom artworks for film sets.
Since 2004, she has participated in numerous art festivals and exhibited in various galleries across Quebec. Since 2017, she has been represented by DS Agency (Stéphanie Dendura) in Paris. Her work can be found mainly in Bartoux Galleries across Europe and occasionally in group exhibitions in Quebec and the United States.
Her art brings to life a parallel world that dances in her mind and reflects her personal reflections on life. Through a whimsical universe, she blends peaceful warrior women—symbolizing Mother Nature—with animals, most of them endangered species, to raise awareness about the beauty of nature and the importance of our actions to protect it. Sophie is especially known for her meticulous attention to detail and her metaphorical interpretation of objects.
Artwork description
Executed with remarkable technical skill on a textured brick façade, this mural by Sophie Wilkins, assisted by Anik Favreau, blends seamlessly into its surroundings. The work radiates a deep sense of calm and evokes universal values such as nature, love, trust, and respect.
“The rose placed on the mouth symbolizes the importance of communicating with love and passion—for nature, as well as for the people around us.” Sophie Wilkins
Through this creation, the artist reminds us of the immense power of words: they can leave lasting marks, trigger unexpected reactions, or, on the contrary, sow kindness. Respectful and mindful speech is essential for our collective well-being and for the flourishing of all our interactions.