Sonia Delaunay: A Pioneer of Color and Form Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Elievna Shtern in 1885 in Odesa, Ukraine (later part of the Russian Empire), was a truly groundbreaking artist whose work fundamentally shifted perceptions of color and abstraction. Her journey from a young girl orphaned in St. Petersburg to a celebrated figure within the vibrant Parisian art scene is a testament to her resilience, artistic vision, and unwavering commitment to exploring the expressive potential of pure form and saturated hues. Delaunay’s life was marked by both privilege and hardship, shaped by her family…