Sophia Laurie

The Day

Town Belt XVII, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard 375 × 115

Grace presents The Day, an exhibition by Sophia Laurie.

Sophia Laurie is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Her work engages semiotics, animism and modern optimism through modes of drawing and installation. With interest in folk psychology, corporate mindfulness and theatre, Laurie’s practice excavates mildness in the aesthetics of systems of production and consumption.

Laurie's recent exhibitions include: List (Cathedral Cabinet, Melbourne, 2019); Notes to Self (Paper Anniversary, 2023); Augur of Mercury (Grace, 2024); Moritat (Performing Arts Forum, France, 2024); Strawhouse @ Envy (Envy, 2026); Kitty (Strawhouse, 2026); and Flush (Treadler, 2026).

Town Belt XIII, XII, XVII, VII, IV, II, V, IX, XV, XVIII, XVI, X, III, VI, XI, VIII, I, XIV, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
(18) 375 x 115

Town Belt XIII, XII, XVII, VII, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
(5) 375 x 115

Town Belt XVIII, XVI, X, III, VI, XI, VIII, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
(7) 375 x 115

Town Belt X, III, VI, XI, VIII, I, XIV, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
(7) 375 x 115

Town Belt XIII, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
375 x 115

Town Belt IV, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
375 x 115

Town Belt IX, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
375 x 115

Town Belt XV, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
375 x 115

Town Belt I, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
375 x 115

Town Belt XIX, 2026 (installation)

Town Belt XIX, 2026 Wax encaustic on hardboard
375 x 115

I have the right to be entertained, 2026 Wooden monkey, wooden post Dimensions variable

I have the right to be entertained, 2026 (detail)

Please contact the gallery here to receive a catalogue for The Day.