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 progressive candidates running for office. These projects have included complete brand identities, mail pieces, social media graphics, print pieces, and digital ads. She has also worked with organizations who champion progressive policy and social justice by amplifying their messaging through various design projects.
Beyond graphic design, Sophie has always had a passion for drawing and painting. After being diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease in 2022, Sophie recognized that healing takes place at the cellular level. Fascinated by microbes, spike proteins, and the unique designs that happen on agar plates, 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, 5/17/24-7/6/25
Judge: Samantha Friedman, Curator of Drawings and Prints– MoMA New York