Sophie received a Bachelor of Art from Flinders University and studies at the New York Studio on a scholarship. She enjoyed an informal mentorship with the master of tonal realism Robert Hannaford.

Studied at the New York Studio on a scholarship

Hann has been the recipient of three Arts SA project grants and has exhibited across Australia.

Experience and expertise in the Australian art industry. Sophie has managed an art gallery representing leading contemporary artists, curated independent shows, mentored emerging artists and had many solo and group exhibitions.

Established presence in the art community across Australia. Over twenty years of teaching to young people and adults, working in the disability arts sector and curating exhibitions throughout Australia.

Sophie has been awarded several prizes including the Ruth Tuck Travelling Scholarship, the Art Gallery of New South Wales Dyason Bequest, and three Arts SA Grants.

Her work has been selected for a number awards, including the Doug Moran Portrait Prize, Alice Bale Award, Brett Whitely Scholarship, Hans Heysen Landscape Prize, the Portia Geach Memorial Award to name a few.