First Saturday Open Studios

Every abandoned farm is a place of memory, a history of forgotten lives. Sonya grew up on the edges of small prairie towns where she and her dog would romp freely across fields in search of adventure, discovering empty homesteads and the treasures they would surely find there.  These experiences combined with the stories of her Ukrainian heritage developed her curiosity about Canada’s pioneering past and use of historical subject matter and discarded objects in her work. Sonya is a self-taught mixed media artist working in Vancouver, BC. Her current focus is mixed media paintings, installations and public art.