Bio

Sonia Redfern is a New York City-based painter exploring landscapes and spacescapes on reclaimed fabrics. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Redfern moved to Arizona to pursue an undergraduate degree in astronomy and physics, though her concentration eventually pivoted to visual arts. While she remained enamored with astronomy and considered a career in the field, she found a deeper sense of fulfillment in exploring these ideas in her visual arts practice. Redfern continues to bring her curiosity about the world from science into her artwork.

Upon graduating with a BA in Studio Art from the University of Arizona in 2007, Redfern relocated to South Korea and later to Australia. During this time, she had her first solo exhibition featuring a collection of paintings inspired by her experience living abroad. Her years away from home influenced her visual vocabulary, and helped to inspire the fabric works that she creates today. 

After receiving an MA in Art Education from Brooklyn College in 2020, Redfern rededicated herself to her studio practice. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, including in Washington DC, New York City, and South Korea. Her work is in private collections throughout the United States, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Portland, as well as in South Korea and the Middle East.