Sofiia Strekanova, also known as Soia (そいあ) is a visual artist, illustrator and designer uncovering fantastic within mundane through variety of mediums, inspired by ukiyo-e, Japanese folklore, history of tattooing and all things opulent.
Activities
Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Fashion, Others
Awards
Biography
Soia's professional career began with an apprenticeship in tattoo studio which then developed in a 7 year long career of a tattoo artist. This experience was a manifestation of a teenage dream and in itself led to robust artistical development, as well as cultivating professional work etiquette and insight into collaborating with clients from various walks of life. Whilst her tattoo artist years, Soia rediscovered and delved deeper into traditional japanese illustration ukiyo-e which marked new chapter in artistic journey. The style she developed sparked interest of art director of japanese luxury cosmetic brand RMK which then led to a collaboration on the line of products Ukiyo Modern in the years 2019-2020. Current inspirations of artist are fashion illustration, works of Greta Wegener and Aubrey Beardsley and graphic design.
Apart from RMK, Soia collaborated with variety of likeminded contemporary artists, the most recent one being an illustration created together with Davee Blows as well as an unnanounced project with the same artist as a graphic designer. November 2019, Soia participated in event hosted by Adidas in Silesia City Center, Poland. August 2020, Soia created an illustration for HP's "Madam President" advertisment spot. September 2020, Soia created mural for Vegan AF ramen shop located in Krakow.
Language
日本語
