Sophie Goudman-Peachey

Sophie Goudman-Peachey (born 1994) is a London-based fine artist who uses practices of mixed media, college and painting to explore narratives surrounding the human existence, with specific investigation into the impact and influence the digital age has on representations of women.

The work touches on our sensitivities and vulnerabilities as well as forming an empowering confidence in those who see it. Using imagery from resources that our present within our daily lives, she reflects on how they impact our mental health as well as the image of ourselves we feel we have to project. Sources largely come from Instagram, fashion publications and film. These are all spaces where an alternate reality is created and yet, our main source of how we see ourselves and each other. Creating expectations the everyday person has of their image and encouraging an ever critical personal reflection, the digital era has enabled a constant access to unfiltered opinions on identity and body image.

Online communities have been established through social media to create spaces which allow women to have open conversations, encourage body positivity and redefine the perception of women. These platforms express a diversity of opinions and stories, an...

2014-2017 Ba (Hons) Fine Art: Painting, Wimbledon College of Art, University of the Arts London
2012-2013 Foundation degree in Art and Design, City College Brighton

2017 Graduate Degree Show | Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London

2017 ‘109 Nails’, Group Show | Copeland Gallery, London

2016 ‘Highlights’ Group Show | Michael Wray Hairdressing, London

2015,2016 Summer Exhibition | Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London

2013 Foundation Degree Show | City College Brighton