Sofya Mirvis is a visual artist living and working in Philadelphia. She was born in Moscow, Russia and graduated from Tyler School of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Recent exhibitions include Pterodactyl, JAM Gallery, and the Painted Bride Art Center. Sofya has taught at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Bryn Mawr College, and Oasis Art Center. She currently runs a therapeutic drawing group and provides instruction to artists with special needs.