Sophie LaBell received her BFA in Graphic Design from School of Visual Arts in 2017. With a focus on design for social change, Sophie has designed for dozens of candidates running for office. These projects have included complete brand identities, mail pieces, social media graphics, print pieces, and digital ads.
After being diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease in 2022, Sophie recognized that healing takes place at the cellular level. Fascinated by mast cells, spike proteins, and the shapes and patterns of nerve bundles, Sophie’s current body of work consists of various micro-environments filled with bright colors and repetitive mark making.
Recent Exhibits:
“Across The Line”, Studio Montclair, 3/15/24-4/19/24
“37th Annual Juried Exhibition”, Art Alliance of Monmouth County, 4/6/24-4/30/24
Judge: Kelly Long– Senior Curatorial Assistant at the Whitney Museum of American Art
“35 Under 35”, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts, 7/20/24-8/18/24
Judge: Ruba Katrib–Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs at MoMA PS1
“State of the Art 2024”, Studio Montclair, 7/12/24-8/17/24
“Art in the Park”, Bergen County Arts, 10/19/24; Honorable Mention
“Seasonal Color”. Art Alliance of Monmouth County, 2/1/25-2/26/25
Judge: Paul Ferney
“45th Annual Juried Exhibition”, Monmouth Museum, 3/2/25-4/13/25
Judge: Sangita Phadke + Jenn Hampton
“Cool + Hot”, Art Alliance of Monmouth County, 3/1/25-4/2/25
Judge: Belle Koblentz
“21st Annual Juried Art Show”, Belmar Arts Center, 5/5/25-6/7/25
Judge: Carla Valentino
“Emerging Bloom”, Khawam Gallery, 5/15/24-6/14/2025
“New Drawings”, Kentler International Drawing Space, 6/14/25-7/20/25
Judge: Samantha Friedman, Curator of Drawings and Prints– MoMA New York
“Works on Paper 2025”, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts, 5/17/25-7/6/25
Judge: Samantha Friedman, Curator of Drawings and Prints– MoMA New York
“State of the Art 2025”, Studio Montclair, 6/27/24-7/25/25
“Absolutely Abstract 2025”, Philadelphia Sketch Club, 7/6/25-7/27/25; Second Place
Judge: Kaseem Amoudi
“Life Beneath the Waves”, Belmar Arts Center, 7/14/25-9/6/25
“33rd Annual International Juried Exhibition”, Viridian Artists Gallery, 7/15/25-8/9/25; Director’s Choice Award
Judge: Christopher Heffernan– Gallery Director
“40 Under 40”, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts, 7/19/25-8/10/25
Judge: Jennifer Rubio, Associate Curator of the Collection, Whitney Museum of American Art
“September Members Show”, Art Alliance Of Monmouth County; 9/6/25-9/30/25
“Pint Size 3”, Transmission Gallery, 9/18/25-11/1/25
“2025 Juried Exhibition”, Hunterdon Art Museum, 9/21/25-1/11/26
Judge: Donna Gustafson– Chief Curator at the American Federation of Arts
“33rd Annual Open Juried Show”, Guild of Creative Art, 9/20/25-10/29/25
Judges: Nancy Ori + Elisa Elorza
“12th Annual Fall Juried Show”, Loft Artists Association, 9/27/25-10/26/25