'The Colour Blue' by Sophia Connell-Lengerman

The Colour Blue by Sophia Connell-Lengerman is an invitation to reflect on blue as both a colour and a feeling.  

Through the lens of a poem, a collection of photos, and loose sketches, blueness shapeshifts. In all its glory it spans across the sky and forms the foundation of rock faces. It elicits emotions and combines with reds and yellows to make soft earthy browns. 

Blue acts as a co-author throughout, drawing attention to themes of land sovereignty, our connection to place through land, and the way in which nature does not pay heed to borderlines.  

The contemplative curation of works is an ode to the natural world, that we are very much part of. To its healing abilities and our responsibility to all that it encompasses. 

1 August to 22 September 2024
Laneway Gallery
44 Woods Street, Laverton

Laneway Gallery is an outdoor exhibition space on the exterior walls of Woods Street Arts Space, and is viewable 24 hours a day. 

About the artist

Sophia Connell-Lengerman is an artist working in ecological regeneration in Naarm/Melbourne. She is interested in bridging environmental topics with joyful creative pursuits such as participatory muralism and ‘DIY’ workshops that centre local communities. 

Sophia has studied geography (BA) at the University of Manchester with a focus on decolonising geographies, reclaiming public space, and the more-than-human world. These themes continue to inform Sophia’s artwork and daily life. She went on to study at the London School of Muralism, Goldsmiths University in 2021 where she was formally trained in community engagement, design development and execution. She pursues muralism and public art to enliven shared space and tell stories that reflect the local nuances of a place.  

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