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Sophie Edell
 
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BFA Studio Art and Art History: Concordia University (2007-2011)
One year exchange in France: École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts Nantes Métropole (September 2009 – May 2010)

EMPLOYMENT

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August 2020- Present
Sophie Edell: Full Time Artist
Creating and selling artworks, primarily acrylic paintings on paper.
 
October 2014 - Present
Sparrow Bar, Cardinal Tea Room, Barbossa Liquor Bar: Graphic Designer
Designing menus and various promotional materials for bars and restaurants.
   
October 2014 – March 2020
Sparrow Bar, Montreal: Head Bartender
Mixing cocktails and serving drinks for busy dinner service, in charge of all other bartenders and behind the bar details, and involvement in curating the wine and cocktail list.
 
February 2011 – January 2018
Arielle de Pinto: Independent Contractor
Manufacturing jewelry by crocheting chain, based on examples and patterns developed by the designer, and creating new patterns based on directions given by the designer.
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October 2015 – June 2016
Garage Clothing, Montreal: Textile graphic designer
Creating surface designs and colourations for clothing and accessories.
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FILM EXPERIENCE

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December 2024

Snow Goblins: Art Director, Props, Titles

Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over three weeks. This was a project developed and carried out by myself and AP Bergeron. My role was designing sets and props, as well as titles. 

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September 2024 (Release date Jan 2025)

Reflection(Hers): Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing

Independent short filmed in Sherbrooke, Quebec over 3 days with director Benjamin Tabah. My role was sourcing wardrobe for the main character and coordinating wardrobe for other small roles, creating and sourcing props, and dressing sets.

 

November 2022

The Hangman’s Daughter: Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing

Independent short filmed in Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec, filmed over 3 days with director Josh Quirion. My role was sourcing wardrobe for all 9 of the characters, creating and sourcing props including making four masks, and dressing sets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWaysP9uQs&ab_channel=JoshQuirion

 

October 2023

Straw: Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing, Acting

Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over one week. This was a project developed and carried out by myself and AP Bergeron. My role was sourcing wardrobe, creating costumes and props, sourcing props, and dressing sets.

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March 2023

A Passage: Creature design and creation

Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over one week with director AP Bergeron. My role was designing and creating a creature for the film, created using burlap and natural materials. 

https://mubi.com/en/ca/films/a-passage-2023

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March 2022

Uncovering: Wardrobe, Props, Set Dressing

Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over two days with director AP Bergeron. My role was sourcing wardrobe for three characters, creating and sourcing props, and dressing sets.
 

March 2021

The Morlock: Creature design and creation

Independent short filmed in Woburn, Quebec over one week with director AP Bergeron. My role was creating a mask for the creature called the "Morlock,"created using a mix of materials including plaster, cardboard, paint, and yarn. 

 

ART EXHIBITIONS
 
May-June 2024:
"Flowers for Spring"
Solo exhibition
Salon 21
New York City, USA
https://www.salontwenty-one.com/exhibitions/sophie-edell-florals-for-spring
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March - April 2024:
"By the Windows"
Digital solo exhibition
Un Jour Une Illustration
Paris, France
https://www.unjouruneillustration.com/sophie-edell-by-the-windows
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September 2023:
Inaugural Salon Group Exhibition
Inaugural salon style group exhibition
Salon 21
New York City, USA
https://www.salontwenty-one.com/exhibitions/inaugural-salon-group-exhibition
 
October -November 2022:
Her
International group exhibition of female identifying artists
Fir Gallery
Beijing, China
https://www.firgallery.com/en/exhibitions/her/
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June 2022:
2D project
Group exhibition of works on paper.
Galerie Tracanelli
Grenoble, France
 
March 7 2020:
Dreams, Selves, SAP
A three part solo show of paintings, textiles and drawings for one evening. Vernissage followed by musical performances by Year of Glad and Holobody.
The Diving Bell Social Club
Montreal, Quebec, CA
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March 4, 2014:
eXXXvotos
Group exhibition of Montreal and Mexico City artists, curated by David J Romero.
White Spider
Mexico City, Mexico
https://vimeo.com/88721147
 
April - May 2012:
That Which Becomes Me
Large-scale drawings commissioned for:
“David J Romero's Altarpiece Variation No. 2”
FOFA Gallery
Montreal, Quebec, CA
http://leacocks.com/FeaturesBlog/2012/04/sitting-down-with-david-j-romero/
 
December 2011:
Absurd Realities
Solo exhibition of paintings on photographs
Forgetus Collective
Toronto, Ontario, CA
http://www.forgetuscollective.com/absurdrealities.html
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April 2011:
Art for Japan
Group exhibition raising money for Tsunami relief in Japan
Coatcheck Gallery
Montreal, Quebec, CA
www.coatcheckgallery.ca
http://www.coatcheckgallery.ca/GALLERY
 
March 2011:
Alive and Kicking
Group exhibition as a part of Concordia’s ART MATTERS
Eastern Bloc
Montreal, Quebec, CA
easternbloc.ca
artmattersfestival.org
 
October 2010:
Inside the Altar
Group exhibition and event, featuring live music.
The Paper Apartment Gallery
Montreal, Quebec, CA
thelinknewspaper.ca/article/557
 
March 2009:
The Uncanny
Group exhibition as a part of Concordia’s ART MATTERS
Vav Gallery
Montreal, Quebec, CA
www.vavgallery.com
artmattersfestival.org
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