BIO 100 WORD SEP 2023


Sonia Payes (1956-) a Melbourne based artist explores the intricate connections between humanity and the environment. Her art delves into personal experiences, extending its reach to universal concerns. Payes embraces hybridity, merging photography with digital media, animation and sculpture to challenge traditional boundaries. Her work is in collections in Australia, China, London, Belgium, Switzerland and the US. Notable public exhibitions include the McClelland Gallery & Museum of Australian Photography MAPh. International showcases include The Southeast Museum of Photography Florida, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Barcelona and Ibiza.