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My art is a marriage of old and new techniques. I have trained myself old world artistry such as: painting, sculpture, doll making, wood-works, puppetry, and calligraphy. On the new side of the spectrum I have shot, directed, edited and designed film projects. My piece “The Concrete Flower” was a way to merge all my interests. I built a miniature set. The background is painted, the scenery is sculpted, the lighting is staged, and the scene is locked - the end result is a photographed diorama. Essentially it is a kind of cinematic window into a fantastic world. Concrete Flower is about nature’s restore to order. Even all the concrete in the world can’t restrain a flower’s beauty.”

             Sonya Palencia is a BFA graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. She currently resides in Altadena, CA, where she devotes her time to fine art commissions, freelance design work, and music. She has also served as a supporter of: The National Trust for Historical Preservation, The National Park and Wildlife Preservation, National Wildlife Federation, The Sierra Club, The Los Angeles Conservancy, The Los Angeles Puppetry Guild, IPM (The International Puppetry Museum), and the Musical Saw Players Association.