/ about

Sofia Taipa (b. 1999, Lisbon) is a computational artist based in London, with a background in both arts and computer science. Her interests include interactive art, creative coding and web development. Through computation and installation, Sofia researches the overarching fields of perception and intermedia, exploring the intersection between different sensing experiences.

/ exhibitions

2024

Evanescence  | Dissection | Hypha Studios, Stratford | UK

2023

Evanescence  | Digital Design Weekend | Victoria & Albert Museum | UK

Evanescence | Simbiosys Exhibition | Goldsmiths University of London | UK

Phantasma [WIP] | Aniconoclasm Pop-up Exhibition | Goldsmiths University of London | UK

2022

Synesthesia [WIP] | Mung Pop-up Exhibition | Goldsmiths University of London | UK

/ other

2023

[Teacher Assistant] Computational Arts MFA | Goldsmiths University

[Instructor] Experimental Creative Coding | Online Course | Cyber Patio

 

/ education

2022 – 2024

Master in Fine-Arts (MFA) | Goldsmiths University of London | UK

2018 – 2022

Independent Curricular Units in Informatics and Multimedia Engineering | Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa | PT

2017 – 2020

Bachelor (BA) in Multimedia Art [Major] | Interaction Design [Minor] | Faculdade de Belas-Artes de Lisboa | PT

/ awards and publications

2023

MFA Computational Arts Scholarship | Goldsmiths University of London | UK

2020

[Paper Publication] Disclosed eyes: An Interactive Installation on the Impact of Hypervigilance | UXUC Journal

2018

Academic Excellence Award | Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa | PT

2017

Finalist | X National Competition (The Enterprise Challenge), Junior Achievement | PT