Sophie Morris
M.A.C. Candidate
Art Conservation Program
Stream: Treatment
Specialization: Paintings
Areas of Interest: Technical art analysis, sustainability in conservation, 19th century European art, history of materials and techniques, wall paintings.
Sophie Morris graduated from the University of Victoria with an Honours BA in Art History and Visual Studies in 2023. Prior to her undergraduate degree, she received a diploma in Arts and Sciences from Cégep John Abbott College where she was able to explore the interconnection of knowledge across various disciplines. During her studies, Sophie volunteered at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria where she was introduced to collections care and assisted with the condition reporting of various historical paintings and drawings. With this experience, during the final year of her studies she participated in an undergraduate research fair where she presented her knowledge and observations on condition reporting and its significant connections to conservation. She continues to explore her own artistic practice, where she focuses mainly on acrylic, watercolour and gouache landscape paintings.