Sophia Lupo is an artist currently based in Chicago, Illinois. They were recently apart of the “2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition” at the Ralph Arnold Gallery in Chicago, Illinois, where they were awarded first place. Sophia Lupo will graduate from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in Studio Art, focusing on drawing, painting, and printmaking in May. Sophia’s artwork contains themes of humor and identity, with a large focus on clowns and the circus. They primarily have a multi-media practice, focusing on creating sculptures or paintings. Sophia explores art through the creation of characters and alter-egos, utilizing materials in various ways to create a specific vision. Sophia Lupo has an upcoming group exhibition titled “Results May Vary” at the Loyola University Museum of Art in May.