Sonia J. - "Urban Pulse"

A contemporary abstract oil painting created to bring color, rhythm, and character to urban apartment interiors. "Urban Pulse" – Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting for City Apartments

Description:
"Urban Pulse" is a contemporary abstract oil painting conceived for modern city living. Its medium scale makes it ideal for apartments where each artwork must be visually engaging while remaining balanced within a curated space. The composition combines layered blocks of color—greens, blues, reds, and warm neutrals—intersected by expressive linear gestures. This interplay creates a dynamic yet controlled surface that adds energy and personality without visual overload. Despite its expressive language, the painting maintains structure and cohesion, allowing it to integrate naturally into urban interiors with clean lines, modern furniture, and architectural materials. This work is intended as a statement accent—a piece that activates a room while remaining refined and livable.

Materiality & Surface:
->Oil on canvas
->Layered brushwork with visible texture
->Natural oil sheen enhancing chromatic depth
->Tactile surface that responds subtly to light
->The oil medium adds warmth and richness, particularly effective in city apartments dominated by neutral palettes, concrete, wood, or metal finishes.

Photography & Color Accuracy:
All photographs were taken in natural light, without filters or digital color enhancement.
Slight variations in color perception may occur depending on lighting conditions and placement, which is characteristic of original oil paintings.

Urban Placement Recommendations. Well suited for:
->Living rooms in city apartments
->Dining areas or open-plan living spaces
->Home offices or creative studios
->Feature walls in contemporary flats

Recommended Lighting:
->Warm or neutral lighting (3000K–4000K)
->Directional or track lighting typical of urban interiors
->Avoid cold, flat frontal lighting

Condition:
->Excellent condition
->Unframed/ Unstretched
-> 3 cm extra for stretch

Framing Recommendation:
->My recommendation for this painting is to stretch the canvas and frame it as shown in the reference image.
Stretching the work gives it structural stability and ensures the surface reads cleanly and evenly. Framing it with a simple, contemporary frame and a neutral mat, as illustrated, provides visual balance and allows the colors and gestures to stand out without competing with the surrounding interior. This presentation is particularly effective for modern residential spaces, where the artwork benefits from a finished, architectural presence. Framed this way, the painting integrates naturally above sofas, sideboards, or in living areas, maintaining a calm and refined visual impact. While alternative presentations are possible, stretching and framing the work as shown delivers the best overall result in terms of clarity, proportion, and interior integration.

ABOUT SONIA J.
The artist is a contemporary abstract painter and former C-level executive whose work is created specifically for high-end residential, corporate, hospitality, and wellness environments. Her practice focuses on structure, balance, and emotional restraint, producing artworks that integrate seamlessly into refined interiors without dominating the space.

Her paintings are commissioned and collected for private homes, executive offices, hotels, and spa environments in Italy and Portugal, including full curated collections for spa settings in the Monte Baldo region, as well as installations in corporate legal offices and healthcare centers. Her work is particularly valued in spaces where calm, clarity, and long-term visual coherence are essential.

The artist has exhibited internationally in Milan, Lecce, Venice, Barcelona, and Portugal, establishing a consistent presence across key European art and design hubs. She was nominated for Artist of the Year 2025 in Venice, selected for TOP Berlin, and named Artist of the Month by ITSLIQUID Group.

Her work has received professional curatorial feedback from internationally recognized institutions, including Perrotin, OBRA Art, and Galleria La Scalo.

She is listed in the AKOUN Index, with a current valuation of €1,200 for 100 × 100 cm artworks, positioning her practice within the professional contemporary art market while remaining accessible for architectural and interior design projects. Her work is selected for premium spaces that require discretion, depth, and timeless visual presence, making it particularly suitable for design-led homes, executive environments, and wellness-focused interiors.

Enjoy your new artpiece.
Sonia J.