ARTIST STATEMENT

Through my paintings, I create a portal that takes viewers on a visual journey into a meditative state - a way to dive into a calm and balanced mind. 

My creative practice is inspired by Sacred Geometry, Zen teachings and meditative practices. 

I use simple bold shapes, repetitions and gradients to create a refreshing effect that brings viewers back to the present moment.

Painting is a meditative process and I'm hoping to evoke this feeling through my work.

CV - updated February 2025

BIO

Sofia Shu

b.1985 

Russian-American artist, lives and works in San Francisco, California

EDUCATION

2009

Bachelor of Architecture, Moscow Architectural Institute, Moscow, Russia

EXHIBITIONS

2024

Madsen Gallery, Los Altos, CA - group exhibition

Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA - group exhibition

2023

Heron Arts, San Francisco, CA - two person exhibition

Crescent Tree Gallery, Clearmont, CA - solo exhibition

Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA - group exhibition

2022

Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA - group exhibition

2021

Edo Salon, San Francisco, CA - solo exhibition

2019

Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco, CA - solo exhibition

Often Wander, San Francisco, CA - solo exhibition

PRESS & PUBLICATIONS

2021

Hunker - interview

2020

Edgework Creative - interview

2018

KALX 90.7FM - radio interview

MURALS

2023

Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - public mural

Zen Dental, Mountain View, CA - public mural

2022

Zen Dental, San Francisco, CA - public mural

2019

Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA - private residence murals

RESIDENCIES

2022

Mexico City, Mexico