Sophie McKay Knight

Sophie McKay Knight's work is based on the representation of the figure, and pays particular attention to the spaces that surround people. She is interested in depicting relationships, as well as aloneness or solitude and tries to capture the changing dynamics in a relationship when one person is added or taken away. Her work also attempts to present a visual interpretation of how personal history may be apparent or absent. Sophie McKay Knight's paintings and drawings are informed by watching people around her, be they friends, family or strangers. She also draws on images from history, theatre and early film stills. She has recently spent time observing the rehearsals of a touring theatre company, Benchtours based in Edinburgh.