Sonia Delaunay: A Pioneer of Color and Form Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Elievna Shtern in 1885 in Odesa, Ukraine—a vibrant hub of artistic and intellectual ferment—emerged as a singular force within the early 20th-century art world. Her journey from a young girl orphaned in Russia to a celebrated artist deeply intertwined with the avant-garde movements of Paris is a testament to her resilience, creativity, and unwavering pursuit of vis…