Santalucia, Sophia  

With unbridled passion, I capture life’s fleeting beauty through my lens and brush. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1998, I now call Tokyo home, where neon nights and shadowy corners fuel my creative fire. My art is a love letter to the overlooked – a celebration of worn textures, fading moments, and quiet solitude. Through black-and-white film, vivid digital photography, and mixed media, I invite you to pause and marvel at the extraordinary hiding within the ordinary. I blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, carving woodblocks, layering oil paints, and manipulating light to create worlds both familiar and fantastical. 

Each piece is a meditation, a moment frozen in time that whispers of impermanence and interconnectedness. From the pulsing energy of “Koban” (2023) to the haunting decay of “Windows” (2024), my work urges you to see the present moment with fresh eyes. Join me in exploring the beauty of the ephemeral and finding meaning in everyday moments. 

Artist Bio  

Sophia Santalucia, a Tokyo-based urban photographer born in Pennsylvania in 1998, is renowned for capturing tranquil moments within the bustling cityscape. Her work, which spans both digital and film photography, is a gentle reminder to pause and reflect on the world around us. Santalucia’s photography is distinguished by its sensitivity to life’s subtle and transient elements, often focusing on mundane and neglected scenes. This thematic focus is exemplified in her “Wabi-Sabi” series, which seeks to find beauty in imperfection and impermanence. Her unique perspective and emotional depth have established her as a significant contemporary voice in photography.