Bio
Sonia Payes is a contemporary artist whose innovative approach has made significant contributions to the art world. Born with a passion for creative expression, Payesinitially captivated audiences with her portraits and evocative landscapes. Her early work, deeply rooted in traditional techniques and a profound understanding of nature and humanity earned her recognition. Over time, Payes’ artistic vision evolved, embracing new technologies and futuristic themes. Inspired by rapid advancements in digital art and artificial intelligence, she has seamlessly integrated these elements into her creative practice, forging a path that bridges past artistic traditions with tomorrow’s possibilities. Payes is known for her masterful renderings of the human form and at the same time her take on landscapes . Her journey reflects a commitment to continuous evolution and reinvention, inviting viewers to experience art that transcends time, merges classic beauty with modern technology and redefines the future of visual storytelling. Her evolving portfolio not only challenges artistic conventions but also inspires a new generation of visionary creators.
Selected highlights include:
2024 Venice Bienniale, Personal Structures, Giardini Marinaressa, Venice, Italy
2024 Photo2024 | Renaissance; A Journey of Transformation, Museum of Australian Photography MAPh, Melbourne, Australia
2024 Ocean Drive Hotels, Alchemy, Barcelona, Spain
2023 Alchemy, Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne, Australia
2023 3rd Barcelona Photo Biennial, Sideshow | Helmut Newton Foundation Fotonostrum, Barcelona, Spain
2023 Transmutations, Creative Spaces, City of Melbourne, Australia
2022 There-is, Alchemy, Fringe Festival, Perth, Western Australia
2022 MGA Bowness Photography Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia
2020 From all Points of the Southern Sky, Southeast Museum of Photography, Florida USA
2017 Australians In PNG Museum of Australian Photography MAPh, Melbourne, Australia
2016 Parallel Futures, McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, Melbourne, Australia
Public art & Sculpture:
2024 City of Monash – MAPh
Corner Ferntree Gully Road & Jells Road, Wheelers Hill, VIC, AUS
2023 Mornington Peninsula, Frankston City Council
Dandenong Road West, VIC, AUS
2016 City of Melville,
Robert Street Park, Cnr Leach Hwy & North Lake Drive, Winthrop, WA, AUS
Major Selected Publications:
2007 UNTITLED.Portraits of Australian Artists - by Sonia Payes - Macmillan Art Publishing
2017 TRANSFORMATIONS The Art of Sonia Payes - by Dr. Ashley Crawford - Thames & Hudson
Currently showing through ARTPark Australia at:
Shellharbour Marina, South Coast NSW
Ovolo Hotel - Concourse Woolloomooloo - NSW - AUS
Sonia Payes is represented by Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne, Australia.
