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Meet Sonia Carvalho of soniartgallery, a Brazilian abstract artist who turned to art as a mechanism for managing her mental health.
SoLo Craft Fair sits down with Sonia to discuss the inspirations behind her works and her plans to grow the brand.
“I was born in Brazil but have lived in Europe for 20 years. I dedicate my art to memories of my childhood and the immigrant women of London who welcomed me with open arms.”
“I was born with a condition that allows me to travel the imaginary world, which helped my mental health in a very troubled childhood.”
“The ADHD that I suffer with has never deterred me from pursuing my interests. I've been painting since I was 16 and, despite having other priorities, have dedicated myself to art seriously for more than 10 years.”
“My paintings are inspired by my country where I spent my childhood and the immigrant women of London who welcomed me with open arms. They are decorative frames of various sizes and small acrylic souvenirs.”
“I intend to convert my canvases into prints and graphic art for a more dynamic commercialization. I would also like to showcase my work by participating in craft fairs.”
“My top tips for aspiring makers would be to create something original and to have the confidence to act on your own intuition and aspirations. Be sure to work with quality products even if you have to produce the raw material yourself.”