Sofia Minson

Sofia Minson has generously donated this artwork which will be auctioned on opening night at the same time she is bravely having her head shaved.  You can help support the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation of NZ by sponsoring Sofia's head shave << here >> or bidding on this fantastic artwork on the Feb 3rd 2009, at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna Beach, Auckland.

TITLE: "African Paean"
SIZE: 1300mm high x 1300mm wide x 40mm deep
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
RETAIL VALUE: $11,500

ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: 'Paean' (pee-an) is a word with Latin origins meaning a song or expression of praise, triumph and joy.  The woman in the painting doesn't come from a particular African tribe but she embodies a spirit of the ancient land. She beats her drum, she dances and she sings for life and souls all over the world.

ARTIST PROFILE: Sofia Minson is a New Zealand artist who has a flair for celebrating the spirit of people, culture and nature through painting.
 
Born in Auckland in 1984, Sofia spent much of her childhood in Samoa, Sri Lanka and China and developed a strong appreciation for richly diverse cultures. On returning to New Zealand her artistic enthusiasm flourished and she used this to reconnect with her homeland.  Her bold yet finely detailed oil paintings are now inspired by her deep respect for the land and myths of Aotearoa as well as unique places and people from around the world.
 
In the past four years Sofia has exhibited in Europe, Turkey, New York and extensively throughout New Zealand. She has won two national art awards, graduated with an Art and Design degree and featured in numerous media publications. The artist now enjoys painting full-time in Auckland

CONTACT:
Website: www.sofiaminson.vc.net.nz