Ethel Coppieters, born in Brussels in 1996, embarked on her artistic journey at the École de Recherche Graphique (ERG), where she studied for five years and graduated in 2021 with a master’s degree in painting. Her artwork primarily focuses on portraits of women, rich with contradictory evocations and mixed feelings. Inspired by the women of her generation and her everyday experiences, Ethel strives to create dreamlike scenes. Her figures, influenced by classical feminine references and contemporary narrative elements, transcend time, speaking to both the intimate and the universal. Through her portraits, Ethel deconstructs and liberates the proportions of women’s bodies from conventional beauty norms, presenting them as monumental figures that endure through time.

Parallel to her canvas work, Ethel Coppieters, known by her stage name Soaz, engages in the dynamic practices of murals and graffiti. Her art revolves around the representation of women in portraits and compositions that seamlessly blend bodies and faces. Soaz’s exploration of shapes and colors is a hallmark of her artistic expression. By imposing the existence of her frescoes in public spaces, she endeavors to create a new imagination, challenging and enriching the visual landscape. Her murals are more than just art; they are statements of presence and resilience, celebrating the strength and tenderness of women in both intimate and universal contexts.