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Christine Marie
Public Relations for Sonya Paz
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Brightens up Downtown Streets of
Historical Downtown Campbell, California
CAMPBELL, Calif., November 24, 2008. Downtown Campbell has a bright new look thanks to Bay Area artist Sonya Paz who donated her talent and time to create eye catching artwork for new banners throughout downtown. Paz created two different banner designs and color pallets to adorn the dark green antique lamp posts and some of the large street lights on the loop street gateways. City staff worked with Paz on designing art that would convey the message to “Shop with Us” and “Dine with Us” and support the downtown community.
When the opportunity arose to develop this banner design Paz said “she saw it as her chance to give back to the community. Customers want to feel great about coming here and this new look should brighten more than just the downtown streets, it should make you smile.” Paz’s pop art paintings, jewelry, and distinctive merchandise are showcased in her exclusive downtown Campbell gallery and featured in corporate and private collections throughout the US and internationally.
Along with her vivid and mesmerizing original paintings, limited editions and signature wristwear watch line, she has developed home furnishings such as ceramics, rugs, clocks, vases, platters, functional furniture and fashion apparel and much more.
Not only has Paz created the new banner designs for Downtown Campbell – she is expanding her gallery to a larger space. This is a major expansion for Paz in this enchanting and hip downtown Campbell., CA. This new location and gallery space will be exclusive to her work and has been designed by her with the accents of her style – very stylish and flavorful with painted floors and metal walls. She will be amongst great company as there are several fine shops, galleries and restaurants in the downtown area. The Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery “Grand Opening” date is scheduled for, Friday, December 5, 2008, from 5-9pm.
Downtown Campbell is a historic downtown area best know for being a cannery town in the late 1800’s. This area became the center for shipping fruit, and within a short period of time, the drying grounds and canneries made Campbell an important rail center. Today, this enchanting and family friendly downtown community is surrounded by the historic flavor that it has always maintained it’s charming atmosphere. The new lightrail that delivers passengers daily. Pedestrian (and pet) friendly streets have a warm feel with one of the largest a farmers’ markets in the Bay Area, and many special monthly ongoing events in the open air of downtown, namely the new First Friday events throughout downtown businesses as well as the Downtown Campbell Artwalk.
About Sonya Paz
Artist Sonya Paz is creating a new direction in the Pop Art movement through her exuberant use of color and playful forms. Colors and shapes that explode off her canvas’ and you will find yourself reaching for more. Engaging yet simple, motivating and energized, colors that pulls you in like a vortex… all through her wild creative and positive attitude.
Sonya’s paintings and vivid images are a reflection of her California roots and her passion and love for life. This passionate expression and creative attitude represent an optimistic view of her world. Her works are inspired by cubist style elements and the Pop Art movement. Seasoned by traveling the world to study art and its history, Sonya has a passion for Modern Art, Pop Art, Cubism, and Surrealism. These influences can be seen in her work, where traditional styles compete with wacky pop art imagery fancied over the past 30 years.
Over the past few years her art has been exhibited at a number of venues; these include Concannon Vineyards, Effusion Gallery and at ArtExpo International in New York City for 2004, 2005 and 2007. She is represented by many galleries in the United States. Her works are presently on display at the PoP Gallery at the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida the HoyPoloi Gallery in Chicago, Westwind Gallery in Hood River and HayStack Gallery in Cannon Beach, OR and amongst several restaurants, museum shops and wineries around the country.
Sonya continues to take her artwork to fun and rewarding levels. Amongst posters, wine labels and promotional venues, she has worked with many charities to raise funds to gain awareness for foundations as the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley (HSSV). She is an official supporter where her company givse generous portions of sales back to those organizations. Sonya’s artwork has been selected for the Palo Alto Festival of the, Sausalito Art Festival 2004, Livermore Wine Valley Harvest Festivals, San Ramon Art & Wind Festival Posters and the cover of the Vine Times for 2004 and 2005 and the City of Baldwin Park in Southern California 2005 summer music concert series and recently designed the poster for the San Jose Half Marathon in Oct 2006 and 2007.
Sonya has established a solid private and corporate clientele. Her works of art have been acquired by many collectors throughout the United States and can be found in collections in Australia, Canada, Chile, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta in the Maltese Islands, Portugal, Spain, Scotland, Switzerland and Turkey. She recently expanded her own gallery to 2,200 square feet in downtown Campbell, California.
Sonya is a native Californian. She lives in San Jose with her partner/business manager Mark and their Maltese pup SAMi.
For more information on how to acquire Sonya’s work contact Sonya Paz Fine Art Studio.
