Sonia Lana Siu
Abstract & Mixed-Media Artist
My love for art began when I was 3.
My artistic journey began with a sketchbook. As a child, I loved drawing everything I saw around me—whether it was a ray of light, a patch of sky, or a sudden image that appeared in my mind. I wanted to capture it all with my brush. Although I later received formal art training, the moment that truly gave me a new feeling about creation was when I first encountered a large canvas.
I still remember standing before that canvas, which was even bigger than me, feeling both excited and nervous. In that moment, I realized that creating was no longer just sitting at a desk and drawing, but something I could fully immerse myself in—freely splashing paint, feeling art with my whole body. That feeling was like stepping into another world that belonged only to me.
Much of my childhood was spent in the studio. It was a place filled with the smell of paint, where colorful traces always marked the floor, and it was my favorite place in the world. I would climb ladders just to reach the very top of enormous canvases, and I would often lose track of time because I was so absorbed in my work. There, I gradually learned not to be afraid of making mistakes, and I understood that art truly has no real limits.
Because of this, I began bravely trying different styles and materials, slowly finding my way to the abstract and mixed-media creations I love most. To this day, every creation still feels like an exploration and an adventure to me.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to keep doing what I truly love. I also hope that when others see my work, they can feel my passion for art, my emotions, and all the little stories hidden within the colors.
10+
Years
100+
Artworks
3+
Exhibitions
Advisor: Claire Hui
Sonia in her studio
Journey
Artistic Milestones
First Sketchbook
My love for art began with a simple sketchbook and a desire to capture the world around me.
The Dedicated Studio
A bright, wonderfully imperfect studio where I was encouraged to think big and climb ladders to reach enormous canvases.
The Large Canvas Revelation
The transformative moment when I was first given a large canvas — a shift from intimate pages to expansive surfaces of creation.
Abstract & Mixed-Media
Exploring different styles with physical freedom, creating abstract and mixed-media works that resonate globally.
"I believe art should evoke emotion, spark conversation, and transform the spaces we inhabit."
Sonia Lana Siu