Sophie Wei
M.A.C. Candidate
Art Conservation Program
Stream: Treatment
Specialization: Paper
Areas of Interest: Printmaking, Ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints, traditional Chinese ink paintings, chemistry characterization techniques
Sophie Wei graduated from the University of Alberta in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Art & Design. During her undergraduate degree, she gained chemistry research lab experience as a Research Student in the Chalifoux lab, working to synthesize the precursor material of chiral picene. She also completed a range of printmaking studio courses, which deepened her exploration of paper materials. Combining her chemistry and printmaking knowledge, she discovered her interest in paper conservation. Aside from art conservation, she enjoys oil painting and snowboarding in her free time.