Sophie van Hayden

Sophie van Hayden is a multidisciplinary artist whose evocative work explores the interplay between memory, identity, and the natural world. Born in Amsterdam and currently based in Berlin, van Hayden blends elements of painting, sculpture, and installation, drawing inspiration from her experiences growing up among the canal-lined streets of her native city and later life in Germany’s vibrant art scene. Her pieces are celebrated for their tactile surfaces and nuanced use of color, often incorporating organic materials such as reclaimed wood and pressed botanicals.

Van Hayden’s practice navigates themes of impermanence and resilience, with each work serving as a meditation on the passage of time and the stories embedded in both people and places. Since her first solo exhibition in Rotterdam in 2012, she has shown her work in galleries and museums across Europe, earning recognition for her innovative approach and sensitive storytelling. Through her continually evolving body of work, Sophie van Hayden invites audiences to reflect on their own connections to environment, heritage, and transformation.