Sonia J. - "Grounded"- XL

"Grounded"

"A calm horizon of pale aquas and soft light, anchored by earthy warmth—an interior-ready painting that settles the room."

Description:
"Grounded" reads like a suspended landscape: translucent layers of cool aqua and misty whites hover above a dense, grounded base of deep greens, charcoal, and warm earth tones. A restrained vertical magenta trace introduces a subtle tension—more “signal” than gesture—keeping the composition alive without becoming decorative noise. From a distance it delivers serenity and structure; up close it reveals stratification, quiet abrasion, and controlled drift.

Conditions of Light (Best Viewing):
->Best: indirect daylight (north/east light) or warm-neutral LEDs (approx. 2700K–3500K).
->Works especially well when: light comes from the side, enhancing the layered transitions and the grounded lower band.
->Avoid: strong direct sun hitting the surface for extended periods (UV + glare). If the wall receives direct sunlight, consider UV film on windows or a placement shift.

Materiality & Surface:
->Medium: Acrylic & mixed media on canvas (layered washes, veils, controlled drips, and textured ground).
->Surface character: visibly layered with areas of soft translucency and denser sediment-like passages near the base; perceived depth increases with raking light.
->Overall effect: calm, architectural, and spatial—designed to integrate into premium interiors without dominating them.

Dimensions & Format:
->Dimensions: 105cmX105cm
->Orientation: Horizontal
->Extra margin for stretching: (insert if applicable; typically 5–7 cm if you provide it)

Edition: Single original work
Interior effect: the horizontal format behaves like a “visual ledge”—it stabilizes wide walls and works exceptionally well above sofas, sideboards, and low cabinetry.

Photography & Color Accuracy:
->The photographs show the work in interior contexts. Because the surface is layered and the palette combines cool aquas/turquoises with warm earth accents (ochre/amber) and a magenta trace, colors may shift slightly depending on ambient light temperature and viewing angle. This is characteristic of works with visible stratification and depth.

Residential Placement Recommendations:
->Above a sofa in a living room (especially with natural greenery views)
->A lobby/lounge seating area where the work can “settle” the space
->Bedroom above a console/low headboard wall (calm horizon effect)
->Wellness / spa lounge or quiet corridor zones needing visual grounding

Recommended Lighting:
->Wall washer or two to three track heads with warm-neutral LEDs (2700K–3500K).
->Aim for an even wash across the surface; avoid a tight spotlight that creates hot glare on layered/varnished passages.
->If using multiple spots, keep them symmetrical and slightly off-axis for clean, premium illumination.

Framing / Mounting Recommendations (Suggested):
->To match the premium, minimal framing shown in your mockups:
->Thin wood frame (natural oak or walnut) with a clean, architectural profile.
->Keep the framing minimal and modern—no ornate moulding.
->If you want a sharper gallery finish: use a float frame with a narrow shadow gap (works especially well for horizontal pieces).
->If glazing is used (optional): specify UV-protective acrylic + spacers so the canvas never touches glazing. Many collectors prefer canvas works unglazed for surface integrity.

About the Artist — Sonia J.

Sonia J. is a contemporary abstract painter whose work is created for high-end residential, corporate, hospitality, and wellness environments. Her practice emphasizes structure, balance, and emotional restraint, producing paintings that integrate seamlessly into refined interiors without dominating them. Her works are commissioned and collected for private homes, executive offices, hotels, and spa environments in Italy and Portugal. She has exhibited internationally in Milan, Lecce, Venice, Barcelona, and Portugal, and has received professional curatorial feedback connected to Perrotin, OBRA Art, and Galleria La Scalo. Visit www.sonia-j.art
and follow me @soniaj.modernart