Abstract artist Sonja Irawaty has unveiled her latest exhibition, “LIFE, LOVE & CHERRY BLOSSOM”, at ARTSPACE, ARTOTEL TS Suites – Surabaya. Officially opened on December 20, 2024.
"LIFE, LOVE & CHERRY BLOSSOM" Art Exhibition Opens at ARTOTEL TS Suites
For Sonja, cherry blossoms also symbolize renewal and vitality, mirroring the arrival of spring.The exhibition showcases 11 remarkable paintings from Sonja’s newest series, Cherry Blossoms. The series embodies the artist’s delicate yet bold approach to abstraction, with carefully layered dot-like patterns creating an expressive, three-dimensional effect.
Sonja said that cherry blossoms symbolize the beauty, strength, and sensuality of women. The flowers also represent life itself, with their bloom signaling the arrival of spring, a season full of renewal, vitality, and hope. The grand opening began with a press conference, where Sonja shared her journey as an artist and her passion for the world of painting.
She recounted her early fascination with art, which gradually blossomed into a lifelong pursuit. Following the press conference, attendees engaged in a Q&A session, diving deeper into Sonja’s creative process and inspiration. The event was officiated by Windi Salomo, Art Director of the ARTOTEL Group, who led the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the exhibition's commencement. Running from December 20, 2024, to February 23, 2025, the exhibition is open to art lovers and the public. For details, contact +62 811 3377 752 or follow @artoteltssuitessby on Instagram.