Art for the Soul Gallery is proud to present Room to Grow, a photography retrospective installation by Springfield, Massachusetts–based artist Sophie A. Markham, opening November 23, 2025.
Through her lens, Sophie A transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary, each image an invitation to slow down. Known for her observant street photography, Sophie’s work captures the beauty, humor, and humanity of everyday life. Her photographs, both intimate and expansive, explore themes of memory, connection, and the evolving landscape of our shared culture.
Room to Grow encapsulates Sophie’s artistic journey, from her early explorations of the mundane to her most recent works that examine how social media, technology, and modern living have altered the way we experience one another. Her images are honest, unfiltered reflections of the world as it is, yet always open to interpretation and emotion.
I am thrilled to be featuring Sophie’s work,” says Sierra Myers, Executive Director. “Her photography has become a vital part of the visual fabric of our community. Showcasing Room to Grow as the first exhibition in our new space feels especially fitting, it offers viewers an intimate glimpse through Sophie’s eyes at Springfield and its neighboring communities.”
When asked how she would summarize the exhibition, Sophie Markham shares “ It’s so funny because while I was painting the gallery earlier, I was thinking about all of the memorabilia that will be included. I’ll have work from people I’m no longer in contact with, old friends, colleagues, my parents, etc. but despite no longer speaking to a lot of these faces, I still find them to be a big part in who I am today. I am a museum exhibit of everything I’ve ever loved.”
