meet sonia
Sonia began creating abstract paintings just over 2 years ago, following a period in her life where she was made to feel less than worthy. Not seen. Not heard. Not valued. She was made to feel invisible and experienced a complete disconnect. Not only from others around her, but also from herself. She made the decision to take some time from her job as a child protection officer in a high school, for some self reflection and self care. During this period, she was guided to paint. To create. And it felt right to her. It felt like home. Her pain, confusion, thoughts and emotion unapologetically expressed onto canvas. Her keen awareness of her spiritual guidance and intuition increased to a higher level.
Each one of her paintings tell a story and adds to the narrative. All of her paintings are a mixed media exploration of bold colour, mark making and texture. An expression of her inner being. Through her paintings, she shares the core of her soul with you and for you, without having to say a word. Bordering between mystical illusion and the human desire for physical connection, her inspiration comes from her own spiritual journey and her desire to make others awaken to the notion we are so much more than blood, flesh and bones. She quotes;
"We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Not the other way around. We have the power to create and shape our own reality and art can help us achieve that along the way".
Sonia's paintings challenge you to dive beyond physical reality and allow the powerful influence of her metaphysical interpretations touch your very soul, as a reminder of who you really are and why you are here on this earth. She wants you to know you belong and you are worthy. Her belief is that it is your birth right to feel a loving connection with mankind and exist in a life of happiness, peace, contentment and purpose. Her paintings take you on a journey of curiosity and what you see and feel will be unique to you and you alone. She asks you to take notice when you feel a connection with any of her paintings. Because it is a connection that will bring joy in to your life.
Sonia attended art college after leaving school and studied fashion design, illustration, textiles and Art History. She achieved a B.T.E.C. diploma and H.N.D. on graduation.
Exhibitions:
Valentines Bistro, Northampton – Group Exhibition and sale 2024
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery - Selling gallery 2024
Lamport Hall Spring Open – Group Exhibition 2024
Boomer Gallery, London – Group Exhibition 2023
The Holy Art Gallery, London – Group Exhibition 2022
Art in The Park, Northampton - Group exhibition 2022
Umbrella Fair Organisation – Solo Exhibition 2022
Certificate Awards:
Lamport Hall Spring Open – Staff Choice Award, overall winner of 224 artworks 2024
D31 Gallery – Top 20 winner 2024
Camelback Gallery – Virtual Open Call - Artist of the Month 2023
Camelback Gallery – Virtual Open Call - Bold Abstracts, finalist award 2023
Visual Artist Association – Professional Artist Award, longlisted - 2023
Press Releases
Artist Close Up Magazine – Full page feature 2023
Radio Northampton – Live interview 2022
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