SONA ARORA
MEDITATIVE TRANSLATIONS OF NATURE.
My fascination with art began in childhood, leading me on a journey across various mediums, from sketching to acrylics, and from fabric to glass painting. Guided by Master Jatin Das and trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, I've cultivated my skills. Alongside degrees in Chemistry and Education, I teach as a Certified Zentangle Teacher, merging my passions for meditation, mindfulness, and gender equality with art to provoke introspection and social consciousness. Through exhibitions and community projects, like the Global Art Fair and the Racial Harmony Day Mural Painting, I advocate for social change. Education, including workshops on neurographic art and pen and ink doodling, enriches my craft. My art invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with their inner selves, fostering personal growth and social awareness. Join me on this journey of creativity and empathy.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sona Arora, a visual artist specializing in oil and acrylic figurative and abstract painting, also holds certification as a Zentangle teacher. Her passion for fine arts has been a lifelong pursuit, alongside her previous career as a chemistry teacher. Upon moving overseas with her young family, art took precedence, leading her to explore glass painting, sketching, portrait drawing, and further honing her skills in oil and acrylic painting while obtaining certification as a Zentangle teacher. Her artistic interests extend beyond painting, encompassing crochet and Indian folk art forms like kalamkari and Gond art.
Driven by a deep passion for mental health and emotional well-being, Sona actively practices yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, finding inspiration in nature. Alongside raising two successful young adults, she resides in Singapore with her husband, a finance professional, nurturing her love for plants and proudly embracing the title of "plant mother."
Having had the privilege of learning from master artist Jatin Das in her childhood, coupled with formal art education, Sona's expertise extends to conducting Zentangle workshops at mental health awareness festivals like Beyond the Label 2023 and the Mental Health Film Festival 2023. Her philanthropic efforts include donating proceeds from her art sales to AWARE. Her artworks have been showcased in various exhibitions across Singapore, including Design Orchard , The ion art gallery and The Arts House, with her Zentangle art featured in the book "Tangle All Around" in 2023. As both an art teacher and mentor, Sona is celebrated for her patient and encouraging demeanor.
For inquiries, Sona can be reached via email at sonaarora@gmail.com through her website www.sonaarora.online, or on
Instagram @sonaartworkshops.
BIOGRAPHY
FLOWERS YOU GAVE ME
ACRYLIC POUR PAINTS ON CANVAS
40 CM X 30 CM
2023
"The Flowers You Gave Me" is a 30-inch by 40-inch painting , a testament to the exquisite beauty of acrylic pour style. This abstract painting artfully captures the essence of a vibrant bouquet of flowers. It's as if nature's purest hues have been unleashed upon the canvas, each color and shape dancing in harmonious chaos.
SPRING
MIXED MEDIA. ACRYLIC POUR PAINT, CRACKLE MEDIUM ON CANVAS
122 CM X 92 CM
2023
This painting, titled "SPRING," evokes the essence of springtime flowers. Their vibrant colors and natural beauty bring me immense joy, representing the wonders of nature. Employing crackle paste and pour paints, I meticulously crafted this 92 cm by 122 cm artwork—a true labor of love.
WINTER FLOWERS
ACRYLIC POUR PAINTS ON CANVAS
76 CM X 76 CM
2024
I utilized acrylic pour paints to create this artwork, aiming to portray a bouquet of flowers. The beauty of these blooms brings happiness and touches the soul, enriching it with joy and delight.
WEDDING FLOWERS
MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS
76 CM X 76 CM
2024
In this acrylic pour painting , vibrant blooms burst forth, their hues a celebration of love and union, reminiscent of wedding flowers in full bloom. Each petal swirls with the promise of romance, intertwining in a dance of vibrant colors that symbolize the enduring bond of marriage. With every stroke, the canvas becomes a tapestry of emotions, a testament to the beauty found in unity and commitment. Let the blossoms whisper tales of devotion as they adorn the canvas with their radiant presence. In this painted garden of love, every hue sings the sweet song of eternal affection
FLOWERS FROM MY GARDEN
ACRYLIC POUR PAINTS ON CANVAS
60 CM X 50 CM
2023
Flowers from my garden cascade in a riot of bright colors, swirling and blending in a mesmerizing dance of acrylic hues. Each petal takes shape, a semi-abstract interpretation of nature's beauty, capturing the essence of a sun-drenched afternoon. With every pour, a garden blooms anew on the canvas, an ode to the vibrant life that thrives within my heart. Let the colors intertwine and the petals unfurl, as my brush strokes whisper tales of joy and growth. In this painted garden, memories blossom, and the spirit of spring reigns eternal.
EXHIBITIONS
2024
Feb. Canvas Connections Group Show, Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, The Arts House, Singapore.
Feb. What makes us. NAFA Group Show, The Arts House, Singapore
2023
Dec. Voice of art 2, ION Art Gallery with BeOne gallery
Nov. "Artful Expressions of the Mind 2024", Online Purple Octopus Art, LLC
Nov. Mental Health Film festival, Singapore
Sept: “Mental Health through Art” Exhibition @ Beyond the Label Event. Mammas on Palette, Singapore
July: Singapore in the eyes of Mother Artists (SITE.MA)
July: Racial Harmony Exhibition at Katong Community Centre, Singapore
May - Sep: Canvas Connections Group Show Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, The Gallery at the Well, Emerald Hill, Singapore
Mar: “Voice of Art – I” ION Orchard Gallery with BeOne Gallery
2022
Nov: Global Art Fair @ Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Sept: AWARE: Home Studio for 50% donation to AWARE to support the cause of gender equality.
2020
Received Certification as a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Have been teaching Zentangle Art classes since then.
EDUCATION
Fundamentals of Creative Sketching (Level 1&2) - Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Oil and Acrylic Painting - Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Certificate in Abstract Art (Basic) - Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Certificate in Abstract Art (Intermediate) - Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Certificate in Abstract Art (Advanced) - Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) - Zentangle.com
Short courses on Neurographic Art by Alina Smolyansky
Course on Kalamkari and Gond Art from Local Folk Artists in India
Arzaankhambhatta workshops – Advanced course in pen and ink doodling
PUBLICATIONS
‘Tangle All Around: Our Art, Our Journey’ by Alice Hendon: My artwork was published and featured in this book on Zentangle Art by Alice Hendon. The book was #1 in Amazon’s Pen & Ink Drawing rankings for several days after it was released.
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AFFILIATIONS
Mama On Palette, Singapore.
Canvas Connections, Women’s Art Collective, Singapore.