ABOUT
Sofia Bue is an internationally award-winning artist, having 3 world titles under her belt, in Special Effects Body Art and Make Up in 2013, 2015 and 2018.
In 2017 she also published a book about body art titled Bodies of Art. The books spans over 150 pages and feature 40 different artists.
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Originally from Denmark, she has lived many years in New Zealand, working as a sculptor and SFX Make-Up artist for the world renowned Weta Workshop, best known for their work on Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and Avatar.
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Sofia has contributed her talents to many films and tv-series, such as The Hobbit trilogy, Chappie, Ghost in the Shell, Thunderbirds Are GO, Critters - a New Binge, Thor - Love and Thunder, and Sweet Tooth.
She has also worked on numerous public artworks and private commissions.
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In 2021 Sofia returned to Denmark where she now focuses on her personal art practice. With a passion for nature, she find most of her inspiration from plants, animals, and non-human creatures. She works in plasticine, silicone and resins to create dynamic sculptures, and to tell stories.
Sofia also runs a YouTube channel where she teaches sculpting, molding and painting techniques. You can access all videos for free here: Sofia Bue on YouTube
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"Sofia Bue is not your traditional makeup artist.
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Forget lipstick, eye-shadow and mascara. She uses paint and the human body as her canvas to create surreal images.
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When Bue takes paint to the human body the results are sensational".
