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"textContent": "American model turned self-taught artist Sophia Huitema moves fluidly between fashion and fine art, crafting a distinct visual world shaped by haze, mystery and intrigue. Her first solo exhibition with Harper’s art gallery in New York, titled ‘Prussian Blue’, encompasses seven oil paintings, all of which feature the Prussian Blue pigment. Through using solely blues and greens, she creates a world of her own – one where suspense is expected, interiors are dimly lit and the mood is both hazy and dreamlike. The focus naturally lands on Huitema’s cast of female figures, all watchful, and each with their own secrets, captivating the viewer’s very being. Beyond the colour palette, Prussian Blue serves as a metaphorical throughline within her work. The pigment is produced through chemical reactions historically associated with cyanide, and it has also been used to treat specific types of poisoning – this juxtaposition between toxicity and protection is exactly what Huitema’s guarded and ambiguous figures embody. The sense of duality doesn’t end there; in fact, it ruminates throughout every aspect of her work. Huitema’s women, with their elongated limbs, slender necks and piercing gaze, haunt the viewer. The opulent, high-society, Gatsby-esque settings – complete with elegant gowns, pearl... Read more »\n\nThe post interview | sophia huitema appeared first on Schön! Magazine.",
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