With art pieces named "Sax in the City", "Issues:Blue Stiletto" and "Pouring it Out on the Green", this lookiloo knew that Sonya Paz was something special. Her use of bright colors and shapes is what drew me in and has propelled her nationally as a leader in the new "pop art" movement. A regular on the local art and wine festival circuit, one would be hard pressed in Santa Clara county to find someone who does not know Sonya Paz or has not seen her lively work. With a cubist and modern art perspective, Sonya breathes life into everyday objects, from wine glasses to the Golden Gate Bridge adding a touch of whimsy and the unexpected into your home or office.
To push the unexpected even further, Sonya has also created a line of wearable art, so you can take her vibrant perspective with you wherever you go. Last year her watches were part of the much coveted "VIP Goodie Bags" at the Academy Awards and Sundance Film Festivals. One could catch Samuel Jackson and Quentin Tarantino in one of her fashionable watches ($85.00), or buying ceramics and clocks. In addition, she recently created pendants ($40.00) and silver jewelry ($55.00) that carry her images.
According to Paz, "my art reflects my life", which is apparent in the range of her subjects. For example, her love of her dog Sami has inspired her to get involved with animal charities. Her art is often a fundraising vehicle for these local causes for example, she moved both art and animal lovers to become new donors to the Santa Clara County Humane Society at the recent "Fur Ball".
This week Sonya and five other artists kick off a new exhibit this weekend, Cosmic Art of Robots and Space. With artists from California to Arizona, this eclectic group will highlight various pieces that were inspired by robots and the cosmos. Sonya remarked that what sets this apart from other exhibits is that "you get to meet and talk with all the artists in one space" and that one can actually buy space age style art and add it immediately to their home collection.
"I grew up in an Eichler home, and was inspired by that sense of style. Some of the pieces available will be like Eames meets Herman Miller. Come to the show and you can ‘atomically’ decorate your home," encourages Paz. With artists including Christine Benjamin, Tracy Cox, Doug Horne, Paul Loughridge, Sonya Paz and Shaunna Peterson, the show is sure to be out of this world!
Opening reception:
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to the public. This exhibit runs through October 17th.
Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery
1793 Lafayette Street, Suite 100
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Photos courtesy of Sonya Paz.
Update: 
This post is featured in the San Jose Mercury News Home and Garden section here.
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