Soňa Kartes

Soňa Kates creates paintings defined by textured, organic surfaces, using layered clay and finely crushed eggshells on canvas. Drawing on her studies in geology and a fascination with natural forms—including processes of erosion and microscopic structures—she develops tactile works further enhanced by controlled color washes and lime-based crackle effects. Kates has worked as a designer, moving between painting, drawing, digital graphics, and UX/UI, but remains focused on personal creative expression. Her work seeks to evoke the raw beauty of nature while offering viewers a sense of harmony and calm.