Sonia Natra

Art Brokerage: Sonia Natra Romanian Artist: Natra attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Bucharest, followed by studies at the Guguianu Academy of Art, from where she obtained her MA in Painting in 1948. Wishing to extend her scope, she went on to study sculpture in the N. Grigorescu National Institute of Art, receiving an MA in 1954. She also spent a year in Czechoslovakia, from 1956 to 1957 as an exchange artist through the Artists Union. Natra had exhibited in several Eastern European countries, including the USSR, where she was awarded a Diploma of Excellence for Sculpture at the International Art Exhibition in Moscow in 1957. Her works have also been shown in Europe, the USA, Israel, and generally worldwide, in addition to appearing in a number of public and private collections. On several occasions she has received official acclaim: in 1958 she was nominated as one of the Women Artistes of the Year, in Romania. In 1984 had individual show at the Bibliotheque Internationale des Arts- Paris. In 1982-83-84-85 had participated in the International Exhibition - Monaco. Six times she was accepted in the exhibition of contemporary ceramics - Faenza- Work acquired by the Museum. In 1989 she received the medal of the Ministry of Culture. Natra is a member of several professional associations. From 1992 is a member of the Ass. Artistes de France Grand Palais, exhibiting each year. She received the Gold Medal for etchings in 2010. Received Gold Medals of the Academy de Lutece for sculpture, painting, art graphics, photographs and poetry. In 1993 - 1994, had personal exhibitions at the "Cite Internationale Des Arts" Paris and received Croix de Vermeil - Merite et Devoument Francais Vermeil Medal-Ass. Arts-Science-Letters. Sonia Natra is always ready to experiment with new techniques in art. Her works cover a considerable range, represented by painting, sculpture, graphics, and including murals commissioned for public buildings. Since settling in Israel she has taken up ceramics. In addition she writes poetry, which is published regularly. Developing an interest In teaching especially in new methods, she obtained a degree in Pedagogy at Tel Aviv University and taught art at the Art Teachers' College, Beit Berl and Talpiot, Renhamin, Wizo as well as at several academies. Her works are to be found in museums, cultural centers and private collections all over the World. Listings wanted by Art Brokerage.