Sona Patucova, Painter

Published 2016-09-30

When Sona studied at the University of Arts and Design in Bratislava, her tutor once came to her and clapped his hands. At that moment Sona knew she has found her artistic identity. It is the nature and its energy that inspires her and she paints it in acrylic and oil.

An important role in Sona’s paintings is played by a spectator. She invites them to observe her paintings from a distance or come closer and "dive into them". The space within her paintings is charged with natural energy. Sona asks the spectator to look at the land, the sea and the aerial space, and contemplate their beauty. It can please their mind and remind them of the power of Air, Water, Fire and Earth.

What Should Have Been a Quiet Afternoon, 2015, acrylic on canvas

Half way between cyan and azure; under the water and above it; in a far away land, yet in a familiar one – the focus is always somewhere in between. Sona searches for ultimate depiction of horizons. She gets fascinated by the gleaming reflection of light, dancing on the water surface and by mountain peaks, covered with freshly fallen snow. Painting is not just an aesthetic medium for her, but a way of expressing her opinions, stances and thoughts.