Series: A Garden for Those Without

Sophie Umana Krauss’ paintings draw from her childhood, spent surrounded by forests and gardens in suburban Berlin, which contrasts with her current life in New York City, where access to nature is scarce and unequal. Through organic forms and layered compositions, she reimagines fragments of lost or inaccessible landscapes, inviting viewers to reflect on both the beauty of nature and the inequalities that shape our access to it. Her work asks urgent questions about who nature is for—and at what cost. 

Abstract painting of intertwined human figures, emphasizing skin tones, with a hint of blue background.
Abstract painting featuring large, stylized lilies with pastel pink, purple, and beige hues, along with small insects and dotted orange accents, on a textured background.
Abstract painting of intertwined green and purple shapes resembling a flower with purple and yellow accents.
An abstract painting featuring flowing shapes in shades of gray, brown, green, white, and hints of yellow, with some darker accents and textured brushstrokes.
Close-up of a painting featuring dark-colored almonds with a blurred background and green and brown hues.
Abstract painting featuring muted colors, floral motifs, and dripping paint effects.
A painting of small white flowers with yellow centers surrounded by green and gray abstract background.
A small white dandelion seed floating above a blurred green background.
Abstract painting featuring earthy tones of brown, beige, gray, and hints of white, with swirling shapes resembling leaves, flowers, and organic forms.
Watercolor painting of light purple and white flowers with green stems and leaves on a soft pastel background.
Abstract painting with purple flowers and bees, featuring dark and muted earth tones.
Abstract floral painting with muted greens, pinks, and gold accents.