Galerie Sophia Vonier

[Toposphere] denotes the sphere of words, the descriptive recording of nature and its representation as a transference of anthropocentric ideas. Binder contrasts the romantic understanding of nature as a retreat from society and the utopia of the union of man and nature with the antonym of overformed nature. Nature becomes an artifact and an exaggerated representation of itself, deprived of its texture as a mirage that satisfies the curiosity of those seeking nature.

born 1985 in Salzburg, lives and works in Salzburg, Vienna and Cali (Colombia) 2006-07 University of Art and Design, Linz 2007-09 University of Applied Arts, Vienna 2009-13 University of Applied Arts, Vienna (Diploma from Prof. Judith Eisler) 2011 Transarts, University of Applied Arts, Vienna 2012 Erasmus, Art Academy, Münster, Germany 2016-17 Van Eyck Academie Maastricht, Netherlands Scholarships and Awards (selection) 2019/20 Leuphana Arts Program, Leuphana University, Lüneburg/Germany 2018 Artist in residence, Lugar a Dudas, Cali, Colombia 2017 Jahresstipendium Land Salzburg, Austria Artist in Residence, Bejing/China, Land Salzburg 2016 Artist in residence Van Eyck Akademie, Maastricht/Netherlands 2015 Artist in residence, BKA, Istanbul/Turkey Artist in residence, Klaipeda Culture Communication centre, Lithuania Artist in residence, cité des arts, Land Salzburg, Paris, France 2014 Anerkennungspreis roter Teppich für junge Kunst, Vienna Artist in residence, VCCA, Virginia, USA 2013 Young European artist trieste contemporanea award International artist exchange/Künstlerforum Bonn Studio Program, Weisses Haus, Vienna 2012 Scholarship Kulturfond Stadt Salzburg Artist in residence, Paliano/Rome, Land Salzburg 2008 Scholarship, University of Applied Arts, Vienna

In Spring 2019, Sophia Vonier opened a gallery space initially showcasing emerging local artists at a prime location in Salzburg’s city center. Drawing on her experience in the art world, the gallerist’s choice of young generation and mid-career artists now reflects an understanding of sophisticated artistic positions inspired by current discourse with an eye for their artistic qualities and skills. Maintaining a focus on female painters from Austria, the gallery is open to experiments in other media, featuring sculpture, print making and photography in a comparable contemplative aesthetics. Implementing a sustainable structure as well as comprehensive support for artists, collectors, and art professionals, Galerie Sophia Vonier addresses a heterogeneous audience of international art enthusiasts, also reaching out to young collectors. Stimulating exhibitions accompanied by texts by emerging curators and researchers make the gallery program an essential part of Salzburg’s cultural scene and attract international aficionados.