Sophie G Nixon

Sophie G Nixon (they/them) (b. 1996) is a multidisciplinary textile artist with a Fine Art (Honours) degree based in Boorloo/Perth, coming from a settler background. Sophie works primarily with second-hand textiles and occasionally plants to create soft sculptures and gentle installations. Methods of repair, transformation and ecological consideration of materials are central throughout their work.

Sophie has held three solo exhibitions, and exhibited extensively across WA at a number of reputable galleries such as: Goolagatup Heathcote (2017), Mundaring Arts Centre (2019), PS Art Space (2021), Ellenbrook Arts (2022 & 2024), Kent St Gallery (2023), DADAA Fremantle (2024) and Atwell House and Gallery (2025). As well as two inter-state group shows: Rosny Farm as part of Hobiennale (TAS) (2019), and Caves Gallery (VIC) (2022).

In addition to being an artist they have also curated and coordinated a number of group exhibitions, and have facilitated many workshops teaching hand stitching skills. Sophie has worked with several local governments in both capacities.

Currently, Sophie works and plays from their studio at ROOK ARI in Carlisle.