The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers is hosting a retrospective exhibition of works by acclaimed Naples-based artist Joan Brechin Sonnenberg from June 16 – July 29. Now, at the age of 92, Sonnenberg continues her daily art practice, which has been a life-long passion. Her vibrant, large-scale works often involve overlapping layers of geometric patterns, achieved through multiple reverse-etching processes. She also creates portraits, often portraying street people. Inspiration for her works often comes from everyday objects and scenes many of us fail to notice like decaying worn objects, dumpsters, or wall graffiti. In her own words, Sonnenberg strives “to convey the harmonious coexistence of abstraction and realism, transcending and encompassing both doctrines.” Ahead of Friday evening’s opening reception of “Joan Sonnenberg: A Retrospective,” the artist joins us in studio to explore her work, her inspirations and artistic passion over the decades.
Alliance for the Arts hosts a retrospective exhibition works by nonagenarian artist Joan Sonnenberg
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"Hit the Skids" by Joan Sonnenbeg, Mixed Media on Arches, c. 2000
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"Surf and Turf" by Joan Sonnenberg, Mixed Media on Arches, c. 2015
