Sonia Rosenquist
Sonia Rosenquist is a student at the University of Calgary majoring in Visual Studies with a minor in Biological Sciences. She has a passion for learning about the human body and painting, which she showcases through her artwork by representing human body parts or organs primarily in watercolour or scratchboard. Sonia works at the Alberta Children's Hospital, creating animations and drawings for the Alberta Children’s Epilepsy Program and their virtual learning platform Knowledge2Empower.
Dear Sputnik
Dear Sputnik is a piece in which I showcase frostbite and the stages it goes through until it reaches the pivotal point of turning the extremities black from cell death. This piece was inspired by the lyrics of the song Dear Sputnik by TOMORROW X TOGETHER: “My frozen hands, once they’re held together, it all melts away.”
Dear Sputnik Watercolour 12.20 in. x 16.14 in.
Artist Statement
I explore the human body through lyric prompts that guide my representation of an organ or a body part. Music forces my mind into a creative state that allows me to brainstorm ideas for artwork, whether it inspires a piece or not. I have always had a love for the human body, and by depicting organs and body parts, I can explore this interest of mine while pursuing my passion for painting and developing a greater understanding of the human body by researching it and knowing what I am depicting in my work.
Isaac’s Insects Scratchboard 12 in. x 16 in.
Isaac’s Insects
In Isaac's Insects, I wanted to show how intrusive thoughts can infest your mind and make you feel like a million bugs are crawling around in your brain, whispering things in your ear. This work was inspired by the lyrics, “Why are all of Isaac's insects insane? Terrorize his life and pick apart his brain,” taken from the song, Isaac’s Insects by Isaac Dunbar.
SAVIOUR
In Saviour, I explored parental love and how it feels like you have given your child your heart without them even having to ask. Saviour was inspired by Lee Hi's song of the same name, featuring B.I. The lyrics that inspired this piece are: “You have taken a piece of my heart which I had never given to you.”
Saviour Scratchboard 12 in. x 16 in.