Sophia builds her work in layers through embroidery, collage, stitching, weaving, and different painting techniques. She crafts textures out of found seed pods, expired cosmetics, junk mail, and discarded plastic bags through labor-intensive processes that take several weeks to complete.
In 2016, being well aware of our environmental impact, Sophia decided to turn waste into something positive, drawing attention to the issue by seeking new possible solutions. Waste has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, despite numerous recycling programs and initiatives, large amounts of garbage and plastic still end up in the landfill, and into our oceans.