Sophie Umana Krauss is a painter, designer, and researcher based in New York City whose work bridges art, ecology, and architecture. Born and raised in a verdant suburb of Berlin, Germany, she grew up immersed in forests and a sprawling garden—a formative environment that fostered her enduring connection to the natural world.
At the core of Sophie’s practice is a deep exploration of interconnectedness. Her art investigates the intricate relationships between plants and other organisms, moving beyond the notion of plants as isolated beauties to reveal their dependence on complex ecological systems. Similarly, her research focuses on reimagining urban environments through innovative systems that bring humans and nature closer together, fostering symbiotic relationships and sustainable design approaches.
By approaching the same theme through both artistic and academic lenses, Sophie offers a multifaceted perspective on the relationships between the natural and built worlds.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Germany and a Master of Science in Architecture from New York City. Sophie combines her architectural expertise with her artistic vision to create evocative, thought-provoking work that inspires dialogue about the future of urban ecosystems and our place within them.
Visitors are invited to explore her studio, engage with her interdisciplinary process, and connect for commissions or collaborations. Through her work, Sophie seeks to inspire a renewed understanding of the natural world and its profound connections to human life.