Nature in Sonja's work
"For plein-air artist Sonja Brussen, nature is the greatest source of inspiration. She sets out to capture the moment, the speed of light, the change of clouds. It is an ongoing hunt and a daily quest to capture light, air and space. Nature has fascinated her from a young age, and she captures it with a minimum of human influences. Her powerful works, which connect Impressionism and Expressionism, are painted alla prima (wet-on-wet) by Sonja Brussen. Her technique and use of colour are strong and very personal."
Harry J. Kraaij, art historian
Exhibitions
- Gallery Année, Impresionism en plein air, 23 nov t/m 29 dec 2024.
- Gallery Ruigewaert, Garrelsweer, 21 juni t/m 6 okt 2024.
- Gallery Rijlaarsdam, 13 juli t/m 18 oct 2024. .
- Gallery Rijlaarsdam, 15 nov t/m 3 mar 2025.
- Gallery Bonnard, Nuenen, "Geschilderd landschap", Start, 13 april 2025.
- Naarden the Artfair 2025, Gallery Bonnard, 25 t/m 28 jan 2025.
- Huntenkunst, contemporary art fair, 23, 24 en 25 mei 2025.
Been
- Gallery Bonnard, 23 juni t/m 2 sept 2024.
- Gallery Posthuys, 17 juli t/m 8 sept 2024.
- Gallery Drentsche Aa, Balloo, 12 mei t/m 15 sept 2024.
- Huntenkunst 2024, Uft, 24, 25, 26 mei 2024.
- Noordwijk Schilderfestival, 17 juni t/m 23 juni 2024.
- Katwijk en plein air, 29 juni t/m 5 juli 2024.
Work in stock:
- Gallery Année, Haarlem.
- Gallery Posthuys, De Koog.
- Gallery Bonnard, Nuenen.
- Gallery Drentsche Aa, Balloo.
- Gallery Rijlaarsdam, Nieuwkoop.
- Gallery Ruigewaert, Garrelsweer.
- Morren Galleries, Utrecht.
- Kunst of Art/Gallery 1880, Zutphen/Laag Keppel.
- Gallery Rits Art, Maassluis
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Plein Air Blog
Happy together
27 Aug. 2024
It is hot in the field, I can say very hot. But I already had this spot in mind and could paint wonderfully in the shade. Because of the heat it was also very quiet there, a few tough volunteers from nature monuments...
Summer love
26 Aug. 2024
The heather fields are in full bloom, today it is also very warm but well protected from the sun I find a nice place to paint. In this area near Lochem I always walk a lot with my old lady. So I could walk there purposefully...