RMS Titanic Centenary Project by Sophie Shapiro
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My passion revolves around exploring the vast expanse of the universe and delving into the metaphysical beliefs that encompass the interplay between energy, matter, and spirit, ultimately shaping our world. I firmly believe that life is an ongoing journey of self-discovery, influenced by both individual and collective energy systems, ignited by a multitude of internal and external stimuli. Through my artistic expressions, I endeavour to capture and convey the essence of this profound odyssey.
In 2008, I embarked on a deeply meaningful project to pay homage to the souls lost in the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15th, 1912. This endeavour entailed creating a unique painting for each individual and animal that perished, while immersing myself in extensive research to understand the ship's historical significance. Along the way, I uncovered a poignant fact: there were individuals who lost their lives during the ship's construction, prompting me to include them in my tribute. Consequently, this heartfelt endeavour encompassed a total of 1,600 paintings.
Each painting I created remains a dedicated homage to the memory of each individual and animal who met their untimely fate. In addition to this profound series, I have produced a short video that showcases a selection of these artworks, accompanied by my own original musical composition. Currently, I am working on a book that aims to provide an in-depth exploration of this tribute.
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- JoinedNovember 2008
- OccupationArtist interested in music, literature, history and life.
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Il est très difficile de définir cette galerie d'une étonnante variété d'inspiration thématique et de styles, d'une aisance esthétique et d'une spontanéité toujours renouvelée. Un art très travaillé sans que l'on sente jamais l'effort. Un art toujours Beau. La Beauté une affirmation essentielle, vitale, en opposition … Read more
Il est très difficile de définir cette galerie d'une étonnante variété d'inspiration thématique et de styles, d'une aisance esthétique et d'une spontanéité toujours renouvelée. Un art très travaillé sans que l'on sente jamais l'effort. Un art toujours Beau. La Beauté une affirmation essentielle, vitale, en opposition à l'art Contemporain Officiel. Un cri d'espérance en l'humanité. It is very difficult to define this gallery of an astonishing variety of thematic inspiration and styles, of an aesthetic ease and an always renewed spontaneity. A very worked art without ever feeling the effort. An art that is always beautiful. Beauty an essential, vital affirmation, in opposition to Official Contemporary Art. A cry of hope in humanity.
Read lessSophie Gives great thought to her work, I believe this world relies on feedback, and her project relates to that . The Titanic tragedy highlights what a lack of feedback can do. Her artistic collection makes me feel sorrow for all the people involved but was anything learnt . Her colours and approach are refreshing.… Read more
Sophie Gives great thought to her work, I believe this world relies on feedback, and her project relates to that . The Titanic tragedy highlights what a lack of feedback can do. Her artistic collection makes me feel sorrow for all the people involved but was anything learnt . Her colours and approach are refreshing. One thing i should say Quote "the world is made up of energy, matter and spirit." Just energy .
Read lessSophie's unique gift is real, obviously it's powerful, often poignant ~ and when you find what is meant for you, extremely personal, sometimes uncomfortably so at first, but I would always find acceptance (I'm not using that word as a casual jargon de jour, I mean it as something real) and enlightenment (for lack of … Read more
Sophie's unique gift is real, obviously it's powerful, often poignant ~ and when you find what is meant for you, extremely personal, sometimes uncomfortably so at first, but I would always find acceptance (I'm not using that word as a casual jargon de jour, I mean it as something real) and enlightenment (for lack of a better word)....Thank you Sophie and may your rewards always outweigh the burdens
Read lessSophie Shapiro is one of my favorite sources of inspiration and creativity ... she is a gifted artistic painter with an impeccable sense , her colors and lines are untouchable and amazing. Just to say, I love your art work ..
Sophie’s work is extraordinary transcending boundaries and offering us new spiritual insights that not only define her as a profound and exceptional artist, but as a healer who is not distracted by the usual visual habits that distract and prevent artists from "real seeing." She is a visionary, an active participant in… Read more
Sophie’s work is extraordinary transcending boundaries and offering us new spiritual insights that not only define her as a profound and exceptional artist, but as a healer who is not distracted by the usual visual habits that distract and prevent artists from "real seeing." She is a visionary, an active participant in life’s adventure with a creative intelligence that allows her to experience multi-dimensions. She listens from the depths always leaving room for the unexpected to happen in which the personal and collective unconscious reveal alternative realities reflected in the spirits guided by mediums in her work. Sophie has the amazing ability to perceive the unheard, the unspoken and "the unseen" that unfolds in her paintings bringing new conceptual meaning to time and space. In an altered state, this exceptionally gifted painter creates a communion with spirit and shares her paranormal experiences with those that have an open mind to receive the gift of her healing energy and pure artistic Integrity. Where two or more are gathered she exists in the midst, a woman who paints with a quality of attention that is the greatest gift to those who are fortunate to experience her work on a visceral level. She expresses a higher order of consciousness, a state of being for those who sense the energy and frequency of her art allowing the viewer to be subtly or profoundly transformed. Sophie gives all of us the opportunity to share a higher energy state, and with it comes an enlargement of consciousness with a heightening of intuition and intelligence. She shares expansive feelings of love and well-being, states of mystical opening as well as the turbulence of the river that flows over obstacles without pushing the natural flow creating an element of grace, a surrendering into life's pure energy on its terms. Sophie is truly a remarkable and magical artist, an extraordinary woman, artist and healer of the spirit and soul.
Read lessSophie's paintings explore the poetics of allegory. Her visions, taken from various literary sources and an attunement to spiritual realms, are visually engaging and rich, while retaining directness and clarity. Sophie is blessed with that inner vision that few of us aquire. She is reborn, and aware of the matrix … Read more
Sophie's paintings explore the poetics of allegory. Her visions, taken from various literary sources and an attunement to spiritual realms, are visually engaging and rich, while retaining directness and clarity. Sophie is blessed with that inner vision that few of us aquire. She is reborn, and aware of the matrix ever changing around her within this quantum hologram. She lucidly manifests her own magickally divine visions from the inside out.
Read lessSophie Shapiro is a truly inspirational artist. Her art never ceases to amaze me. Her use of colour and texture is a joy to behold. Being a photographer, I felt underqualified to comment at first but her wonderful manner put me at ease. I am astounded with her output and dedication to her art. Her humanity, spiritu… Read more
Sophie Shapiro is a truly inspirational artist. Her art never ceases to amaze me. Her use of colour and texture is a joy to behold. Being a photographer, I felt underqualified to comment at first but her wonderful manner put me at ease. I am astounded with her output and dedication to her art. Her humanity, spirituality and awareness are aspirational. I have had the honor to photograph her work on a few occasions and to see her art up close is amazing. Seeing it on a screen does not do it justice, you get a taste but not the main course. I look forward to seeing and enjoying her art and personality for many years to come. Sophie Shapiro, an enigma. John Coleman Febuary 09 London
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