'RES PUBLICA' LIMITED EDITION PRINT
1 of 5 limited edition prints.
The 'Res Publica', as Belgium born Artist Sophie Destree explains is etymologically from the Latin: common thing, in calligraphy tattooed on a woman's body in this work, designates a social fact in Monarchy, when an unwed, childless woman with assets, be it intelligence, education, talent or physical beauty, can quickly become a disruptive element for the so-called well-thinking society. She is then reframed in a definition that may be utilitarian for the community, but which also constitutes a clear impediment to her development through malicious presumption about her morals, which also constitutes a defamatory insult. In a civil code still inspired by Napoleon's, where women, children, the elderly, the disabled and animals are treated in the same way as persons deemed weak or in a position of presumed lesser capacity, civil law has always organized a protectorate that could tip over into a moralistic order of bad luck, where charity and guidance become a form of oppression. In a 'hot potato' relay (a reference to one of the artist's other works entitled 'The Potatoe woman'), this so-called free woman, without necessarily being a reincarnation of the devil, has every interest in finding refuge in the Republic, whose government is more appropriate to her.
Belgium-born artist SOPHIE DESTREE, hailed as 'The Artist of the Third Millennium', currently resides in Paris. Known for her dynamic artistic evolution, she initially signed her works as EPHIDE, an anagram of her name, from 2000 to 2006, before adopting the moniker 'So' and sometimes 'By So'.
Destree's artistic journey began in earnest during her evening classes at the Académie des Beaux-Arts d'Ixelles, where she created a celebrated series of African masks under the mentorship of Kentin Smolders and Nicolas Kouzakis, earning acclaim alongside legends like Picasso.
In recent years, her work has explored political themes, with notable pieces such as 'Crépuscule des idoles' and 'Port des masques'. Exhibiting at prestigious venues like the Bruges Triennale and participating in innovative projects like NFTs, she continues to push boundaries in both scale and medium. Her murals and large-format paintings have captivated audiences, while her recent works, including 'Moule Mondrian' and 'Verger', reflect her vibrant style and social commentary.
With a portfolio that includes everything from oil paintings to engaging public installations, SOPHIE DESTREE is a transformative figure in contemporary art, blending personal narrative with broader societal reflections.
Collection: Art & Sculpture
Artist: Sophie Destree
Colour: Black, Red, Ivory
Size: A3
1 of 5 limited edition prints.
The 'Res Publica', as Belgium born Artist Sophie Destree explains is etymologically from the Latin: common thing, in calligraphy tattooed on a woman's body in this work, designates a social fact in Monarchy, when an unwed, childless woman with assets, be it intelligence, education, talent or physical beauty, can quickly become a disruptive element for the so-called well-thinking society. She is then reframed in a definition that may be utilitarian for the community, but which also constitutes a clear impediment to her development through malicious presumption about her morals, which also constitutes a defamatory insult. In a civil code still inspired by Napoleon's, where women, children, the elderly, the disabled and animals are treated in the same way as persons deemed weak or in a position of presumed lesser capacity, civil law has always organized a protectorate that could tip over into a moralistic order of bad luck, where charity and guidance become a form of oppression. In a 'hot potato' relay (a reference to one of the artist's other works entitled 'The Potatoe woman'), this so-called free woman, without necessarily being a reincarnation of the devil, has every interest in finding refuge in the Republic, whose government is more appropriate to her.
Belgium-born artist SOPHIE DESTREE, hailed as 'The Artist of the Third Millennium', currently resides in Paris. Known for her dynamic artistic evolution, she initially signed her works as EPHIDE, an anagram of her name, from 2000 to 2006, before adopting the moniker 'So' and sometimes 'By So'.
Destree's artistic journey began in earnest during her evening classes at the Académie des Beaux-Arts d'Ixelles, where she created a celebrated series of African masks under the mentorship of Kentin Smolders and Nicolas Kouzakis, earning acclaim alongside legends like Picasso.
In recent years, her work has explored political themes, with notable pieces such as 'Crépuscule des idoles' and 'Port des masques'. Exhibiting at prestigious venues like the Bruges Triennale and participating in innovative projects like NFTs, she continues to push boundaries in both scale and medium. Her murals and large-format paintings have captivated audiences, while her recent works, including 'Moule Mondrian' and 'Verger', reflect her vibrant style and social commentary.
With a portfolio that includes everything from oil paintings to engaging public installations, SOPHIE DESTREE is a transformative figure in contemporary art, blending personal narrative with broader societal reflections.
Collection: Art & Sculpture
Artist: Sophie Destree
Colour: Black, Red, Ivory
Size: A3
1 of 5 limited edition prints.
The 'Res Publica', as Belgium born Artist Sophie Destree explains is etymologically from the Latin: common thing, in calligraphy tattooed on a woman's body in this work, designates a social fact in Monarchy, when an unwed, childless woman with assets, be it intelligence, education, talent or physical beauty, can quickly become a disruptive element for the so-called well-thinking society. She is then reframed in a definition that may be utilitarian for the community, but which also constitutes a clear impediment to her development through malicious presumption about her morals, which also constitutes a defamatory insult. In a civil code still inspired by Napoleon's, where women, children, the elderly, the disabled and animals are treated in the same way as persons deemed weak or in a position of presumed lesser capacity, civil law has always organized a protectorate that could tip over into a moralistic order of bad luck, where charity and guidance become a form of oppression. In a 'hot potato' relay (a reference to one of the artist's other works entitled 'The Potatoe woman'), this so-called free woman, without necessarily being a reincarnation of the devil, has every interest in finding refuge in the Republic, whose government is more appropriate to her.
Belgium-born artist SOPHIE DESTREE, hailed as 'The Artist of the Third Millennium', currently resides in Paris. Known for her dynamic artistic evolution, she initially signed her works as EPHIDE, an anagram of her name, from 2000 to 2006, before adopting the moniker 'So' and sometimes 'By So'.
Destree's artistic journey began in earnest during her evening classes at the Académie des Beaux-Arts d'Ixelles, where she created a celebrated series of African masks under the mentorship of Kentin Smolders and Nicolas Kouzakis, earning acclaim alongside legends like Picasso.
In recent years, her work has explored political themes, with notable pieces such as 'Crépuscule des idoles' and 'Port des masques'. Exhibiting at prestigious venues like the Bruges Triennale and participating in innovative projects like NFTs, she continues to push boundaries in both scale and medium. Her murals and large-format paintings have captivated audiences, while her recent works, including 'Moule Mondrian' and 'Verger', reflect her vibrant style and social commentary.
With a portfolio that includes everything from oil paintings to engaging public installations, SOPHIE DESTREE is a transformative figure in contemporary art, blending personal narrative with broader societal reflections.
Collection: Art & Sculpture
Artist: Sophie Destree
Colour: Black, Red, Ivory
Size: A3