Each limited edition artwork by Melbourne-based contemporary artist Sophia Szilagyi is individually hand-signed - a quiet but powerful gesture that affirms both the authenticity and collectability of her work. In an age of digital reproduction, a signature by the artist is more than symbolic; it connects the artist to the piece and reinforces the unique value of each edition.
Known for her evocative digital printmaking and contemplative compositions, Szilagyi produces highly sought-after works held in major Australian art collections, including Artbank, the State Library of Victoria, the Queensland University of Technology Art Museum and Gippsland Art Gallery.
Szilagyi creates ‘emotion scapes’ - ethereal, imagined environments layered through photography and digital techniques. These atmospheric works draw on the natural world, capturing emotional dualities through contrasting elements of light and dark. Each piece is printed on museum-grade, archival-quality paper with pigment inks for lasting depth and clarity. Her hand-signed editions represent not only artistic excellence but also long-term value for collectors of contemporary Australian art.
Most notably, Szilagyi was selected to exhibit alongside works by J.M.W. Turner in the landmark exhibition Turner & Australia at Gippsland Art Gallery - a testament to the enduring resonance and sophistication of her practice. Whether experienced in a residential or gallery setting, a hand-signed Szilagyi work offers collectors a deeply personal, emotionally rich addition to their art collection.
Sophia Szilagyi: Having trained as a traditional printmaker, I adhere to the traditional conventions of signing, titling, and numbering each print. This process serves not only to authenticate the work but also to reinforce its value and provenance.
Although much of my current practice involves printing with archival inks and papers using a digital printer, I continue to personally inspect every print upon completion. This final review ensures that each work accurately reflects my artistic intention, particularly in terms of colour, texture, and tone. Only when I am fully satisfied with the result do I sign the print, certifying its 'fidelity to my vision'.
I also believe there is something deeply meaningful about the presence of the artist’s hand; knowing that the title and signature have been inscribed directly by the maker adds a personal dimension that connects the viewer to the work in a tangible way.
June 18, 2025
