Double Decker Bus, 1983
At the Royal Academy, one of Sophie's final year pieces was 'Double Decker Bus'. It had a motor and lights and vibrated gently. There were several people on board, including a group of kids playing cards, a man smoking and Sophie with her dog, 'Bear'. Sir Hugh Casson, President of the Royal Academy, liked 'Double Decker Bus' so much, he asked Sophie to show it in the foyer of the Royal Academy to liven the place up a bit. It certainly did and there were more than a few notable complaints from stuffy old Academicians who eventually forced its removal. How times have changed.