Sonia J. - "Urban Passages"

A vertical contemporary abstract painting inspired by urban architecture and vertical city rhythms, created for modern residential interiors.

Description:
"Urban Passages" explores the layered complexity of contemporary city environments through vertical structures, intersecting planes, and contrasting color fields. The composition evokes architectural fragments—facades, corridors, thresholds—assembled into a rhythmic, city-like grid. Warm tones of yellow, red, and ochre interact with cooler blues and turquoises, creating depth and movement while maintaining a strong vertical order. Linear gestures drawn across the surface introduce a sense of circulation and human presence, suggesting paths, crossings, and visual noise typical of dense urban settings. The painting balances expressive energy with structural clarity. It offers visual impact without chaos, making it suitable for collectors and interior-focused buyers seeking contemporary abstraction with architectural character.

Interior Fit . This artwork is particularly well suited for:
->Urban apartments
->Contemporary living rooms
->Entry halls and corridors
->Modern offices or studios
-> The vertical 50 × 80 cm format works especially well on narrow walls, between architectural elements, or as a statement piece in compact city interiors.

Photography & Color Accuracy:
Photographed in natural light, without filters or digital enhancement.
Color tones may shift slightly depending on lighting and placement, which is inherent to original oil paintings.

Recommended Lighting:
->Warm or neutral lighting (3000K–4000K)
->Directional, track, or accent lighting
->Avoid cold, flat overhead lighting


Framing Recommendation:
Based on the interior shown, this painting is best presented with a light natural wood frame combined with a neutral off-white mat, as illustrated in the reference image. The warm wood tone harmonizes with the wooden floor and furniture legs, while the mat provides visual breathing space between the vibrant composition and the soft wall color. The vertical format benefits from the framed presentation, giving the artwork a clear architectural presence above the sofa without overwhelming the room. The mat helps contain the strong colors—turquoise, yellow, red, and deep blue—allowing them to remain expressive while maintaining balance within a calm, contemporary residential setting. This framing approach integrates the artwork seamlessly into modern living spaces, creating a refined focal point that complements minimalist furniture and neutral textiles. While the painting may be displayed unframed, the framed presentation shown here is strongly recommended for optimal proportion, clarity, and interior coherence.

ABOUT SONIA J.
The artist is a contemporary abstract painter and former C-level executive. Her work explores structure, transformation, and emotional restraint, and is collected for refined residential and architectural interiors. She has created and installed artworks for hotels, private residences, and spa environments in Italy and Portugal, including full curated collections for spa settings in the Monte Baldo region, as well as for corporate legal offices and healthcare centers. Her practice is particularly sought after for spaces that require calm, balance, and a strong yet discreet visual presence. The artist has participated in international exhibitions in Milan, Lecce, Venice, Barcelona, and Portugal, establishing a consistent presence across key European art centers. 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 also received curatorial feedback and professional reviews from leading galleries and institutions, including Perrotin, OBRA Art, and Galleria La Scalo. The artist is listed and evaluated in the AKOUN Index, with a current valuation of €1,200 for 100 × 100 cm artworks, reinforcing the market positioning and collectability of her work.

Enjoy your new artpiece.
Sonia J.