Born 1995 in a hidden corner of Czechia, in a small town surrounded by rolling hills and deep forests, the focus of Jakub Sohe’s life as an artist has been the quest to depict the space between words – the space deep within every one of us.

His travels and personal pilgrimages have taken him to many continents, eventually leading him to the beach-fringed landscape of Devon. Here, his lifestyle provides the space, time, and inspiration to commit to studying the visual experience through which he reflects. In this process, large and small questions are contemplated, meditated upon, and expressed in wonder without the need to prescribe or limit. His art is a window through​ which one can look, see, and reflect.

 

 

“Knowledge and self-reflection are tools through which one can see the fundamental structure of our inner workings - neurobiology, psychology and complex systems science, together with art and mindfulness practices then, are equally important and informative to expressing questions such as, ‘What is beauty?’ And what is the nature of being alive?”

 

Jakub has studied art and design across various media, exploring gilding, traditional print techniques, bookbinding, and graphic design. As a tattoo artist, his work has also adorned skin – bespoke abstract designs using minimalist forms, which his clients favour for their self-exploratory experience.

 

“The deepest form of appreciation is held in time and attention to the work. I find joy in the challenge of creating minimalist pieces with a sense of depth – minimalism, not reductionism, resulting in a subtle yet visually rich experience that symbolises the power of patience, presence, and dedication, in everyday life and in the journey of becoming the best possible self."

 

His interest in psychology led him to study and gain a qualification in counselling, a skill that enables him to establish a unique, more profound connection with his clients. Jakub’s art is a response to the chaos and busyness of our world, and creating a piece is ultimately about finding balance. The aim is to punctuate busy spaces – homes or minds – with mesmerising pieces that make you pause, draw you in, and allow a moment of breath, of quietude. For his clients, Jakub creates deeply personal works of art that stimulate memories, feelings, and meaningful experiences.