Sonal Raje is a professional artist based in Guelph, Canada. She is actively involved in the local art associations, as well as global ventures that promote the arts.
Recently her paintings were shown at the Louvre in Paris, and she has been awarded the bronze medal and membership of the prestigious Arts Sciences and Letters Society of Paris, and associate membership of the Society on Fine Arts, Paris
Artist Statement:
In my artistic practice, I create works of art that express emotions through the use of colour, form and texture. I use abstract, non-objective forms to depict the complex mood of a moment, striving to find a sense of harmony in the complexities. I work with contrasting elements which are manipulated through composition and layering to resolve into harmony and balance. At times the use of intuitive processes creates unpredictable results, leading to acceptance and rejoical of the unexpected. My preferred medium is Acrylic on canvas and paper, and I use various tools to add the textures in my paintings.
My art has always been influenced by local landscapes and cultures, and thus has been evolving in new directions. My cultural roots in India, travels through Europe, and the natural beauty of my hometown Guelph have all contributed towards this process.
My goal is to create paintings that inspire a dialogue with the viewer, and create a space or moment for reflection. It is this reflection that often guides our way through life. I draw inspiration from nature and life experiences to find parallels of this vision.
Awards:
Pewter medal and diploma presented by the ART Sciences and Lettres Society, Paris
Bronze medal and diploma presented by the ART Sciences and Lettres Society, Paris
Best in show award, for Crimson lake- Painting on the Green: Annual juried art show
Jurors Award, Water’s Edge- Painting on the Green: Annual juried art show, Guelph Creative Arts Association. Award presented by the Mayor’s office, City of Guelph
Award in Abstract category-Abyss -Art Slant contest
Gold Diploma awarded at Creative Journey art camp- Liber Arte Hungary
Membership and Representation
Guelph Creative Arts Association
Guelph Arts Council
Art Indulge Foundation
Agora Gallery, New York
(View online profile in 'ArtisSpectrum' Chelsea, NY Magazine)
Arts Sciences and Lettres Society, Paris
SNBA (Societe Nationale Des Beaux Arts), Paris
Com2Art Association, France
Vivid Arts Network, Italy
Upcoming Shows
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Dec 2016: Salon SNBA (National Society of Fine Art, France) International Art Show, Carrousel Du Louvre, Paris
Nov 2016: Inspired Group show at Kloefers gallery, Guelph
Oct 2016: Expressions Juried show, Guelph Creative Arts Association
Recent Shows:

May 2016: Painting on the Green Group show-Guelph Creative Arts Association
Nov 2015: Inspired Group show at Kloefers gallery, Guelph
Oct 2015: Solo art display, Cassoulet Events and Catering Guelph
Oct 2015: Expressions Juried show, Guelph Creative Arts Association
May 2015: Painting on the Green Group show-Guelph Creative Arts Association
April 2015: Solo show Exotic Rhythms curated by Remarque Art Consulting, Guelph
Oct 2014: Expressions- Juried Art Show- Guelph Creative Arts Association
May 2014: Painting on the Green Group show-Guelph Creative Arts Association
July 2014: Melting Art Space Collective Exhibition, Com2Art Association,
Le Cannet - Cote d’Azur, France
Jan 2014: Solo show at Red Brick Cafe, Guelph
Dec 2013: Salon SNBA (National Society of Fine Art, France) International Art Show, Carrousel Du Louvre, Paris
Dec 2013: India Art Festival, Mumbai, IndiaNov 2013: Art Times, Group show, Cooarswamy Hall, Museum, Mumbai, India
Aug 2013: Street Style The Emporium LOFT Gallery, Port Credit, Mississauga
July 2013: Degrees of Abstraction Collective Exhibition, Agora Gallery, New York
July 2013: Art on the Street Group show, Guelph
May 2013: Painting on the Green Group show-Guelph Creative Arts Association
May 2013: Fantasy lives on, Group show at Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto
April 2013: Profusion Solo show at Promenade Gallery, Mississauga
Mar 2013: In the Mids Art of Innovation-Group show at Galleria Mentana and Auditorium
Al Duomo- Florence, Italy: Vivid Arts Network
Nov 2012: Expressions- Juried Art Show- Guelph Creative Arts Association
Oct 2012: Art Indulge Foundation-Indian Embassy Cultural Center, Budapest, Hungary
Aug 2012: Main branch of the Guelph public library
Aug 2012: ANK cultural center, Pecs, Hungary- Liber-Arte/Art Indulge foundation
Jun 2012: Painting on the Green- Guelph Creative Arts Association
Mar 2012: Art Indulge Foundation. 'Intrigued by India, the Zephyrs of Goa'. Collaborative art event with Hungarian Association in India- Goa, Mumbai, Delhi
Media:
May 2015: Coverage of Solo show in Snapd Guelph
April 2013: Review of Solo show Profusion in Mississauga Time
Aug 2013: Coverage of participation in New York show, in Guelph Tribune
May 2013: Artist profile in ARTisSpectrum Magazine, New York
Sept 2012: Featured articles in Newspapers covering Art Indulge art camps in Hungary
and India
Sept 2012: Critical review of artwork at Hungary Art camp by Art Indulge Director Seema Moghe
Community involvement:
2014-present: Volunteer at Hospice Wellington: Assistant facilitator at Art Therapy program. Active participation at community events
2008-present: Voluntary support to the Guelph Creative Association, Newsletter committee and
Art events, volunteer hours at the Guelph Artisans store
Sonal Raje joined Fine Art America on June 21st, 2012.
