Sofia Goscinski

Sofia Goscinski is a Vienna-based multimedia artist. She began her artistic journey with an early interest in photography at the age of 13. During her education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and the National School of Fine Arts at the Villa Arson in Nice, she developed an interest in minimal and conceptual art, extending her media range to digital art and video.
In 2005, Goscinski transitioned to sculptural work, which remains her primary focus. Utilizing a wide range of materials she blends figurative and abstract elements in her work. While initially conceptual, her current practice is characterized by an iterative process, constantly evolving as she explores new ideas.
Sofia Goscinski is represented in public collections including the Belvedere Museum, Lentos Kunstmuseum, State Art Collection of Austria, Wien Museum, and numerous private collections.

Artist Statement

In my work, there’s no place where the mind isn’t allowed to go. My approach is undogmatic as well as non-didactic, which I understand as a political act. I prefer to bypass trends and focus on existential questions. It’s a boundary-free approach that leads me to continuously rethink ideas and experiment with new forms. Drawing from expressionism, minimalism, and conceptual art, I strive to break new ground, experimenting with new materials even if that means embracing vulnerability. Entering unfamiliar territory and risking exposure to failure, disappointment, and rejection is a key element in my productivity.