Sonia Jacka works from her studio in Noordhoek, Cape Town. She started painting in oils in 1997.
In 1991 Sonia graduated from the University of South Africa with a BA degree (Psychology). She also studied at the Ruth Prowse School of Art and Design.
Sonia paints portraits, landscapes, still lifes, wildlife and other animals. |
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Awards and Memberships
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| 1998 |
One of the winners in an international competition held in the USA, work and biography included in the 11th edition of The Encyclopedia of Living Artists published in the USA |
| 1999 |
Short-listed finalist for the Zonnebloem Art of Wine Competition, held at the National Gallery in Cape Town |
| 2002 |
Attended the Art of the Portrait Conference (Portrait Society of America) in Philadelphia |
| 2006 |
Awarded a Tuition Scholarship by the Portrait Society of America |
| 2006 |
Attended the Art of the Portrait Conference (Portrait Society of America) in Dallas |
| 2008 |
Attended the celebration of the 10th Art of the Portrait Conference (Portrait Society of America) in Philadelphia |
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Special Invitations and Publications
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| 1998 |
Referenced in the 11th edition of The Encyclopedia of Living Artists, USA |
| 2000 |
Designed the cover of the annual "Blue Book" of the Southern Peninsula, painting featured on the cover |
| 2000 |
Painting named "Fire" was included in the Cape of Flames, published in 2000 in Cape Town |
| 2000 |
Iinvited to take part in the Renaissance 2000 Project in the USA |
| 2000 |
Invited to exhibit her work in the World Fine Art Gallery in New York |
| 2000 |
Invited to take part in the Libertine Art Auction, held in Cape Town |
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Exhibitions
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| 1999 |
Solo exhibition at Lanzerac Hotel, Stellenbosch |
| 2000 |
Group exhibition, South African Society of Artists, Kirstenbosch |
| 2000 |
Solo exhibition in her Noordhoek Studio |
| 2001 |
Group exhibition, Original Cape Art Group, Kirstenbosch |
| 2001 |
Solo exhibition at Longbeach Mall Art Gallery, Noordhoek |
| 2002 |
Group exhibition at Lindbergh Arts Foundation, Muizenberg |
| 2005 |
Solo exhibition at Vanilla Canvas Galleries, Wynberg |
| 2006 |
Group exhibition with Constantia Art Society, Kirstenbosch |
| 2007 |
Group exhibition with Constantia Art Society, Kirstenbosch |
| 2007 |
Group exhibition with Professional Cape Artists, Kirstenbosch |
| 2007 |
Group exhibition for "Baboon Matters" at Kirstenbosch |
| 2008 |
Solo exhibition at The Lindbergh Arts Foundation |
| 2008 |
Group exhibition, Kirstenbosch |