Sonny
Internationally renowned artist, Sonny, has become most well-known for his majestic and intricate large-scale wildlife murals that are scattered across the globe. His unique style of art blends realism with abstract colouring and has quickly seen him gain notoriety within the street art world. His passion for using his creative voice to raise awareness for important societal and environmental issues has also built him a reputation for being an engaged artist, driven by a desire make an impact. In 2017 Sonny launched his To The Bone project with a global mural tour. He painted ten large-scale murals of endangered species in seven countries around the globe including far-reaching locations from New York to Vladivostok, Johannesburg to London.
As a creative ambassador, Sonny not only campaigns for endangered species, but for a range of sustainability issues that face our world today. By taking these conversations to the streets he’s able to tackle difficult themes through his art. Together with organisations such as UNICEF, WWF, The International Foundation for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Discovery’s Project CAT, Sonny has been able to use the beauty of his creativity to bring important issues to the fore.
In The Artists Words…
"I often paint animals with native patterns from their home country. These patterns are used to show how important these animals are to the country’s culture, heritage and people. The message is a simple one; if we lose these animals, we will be losing a huge part of ourselves too. That’s why often the patterns are dripping away, showing how we are losing our legacy. (To The Bone Project) I hope to convey the message that these animals are important to us all. I want each country and every person living there to realize what their own animals mean to them. On a more global level, I want the world to see how each species plays an intricate role in creating the world we live in. Losing our wildlife would be devastating for the planet and we are not far away from this actually happening… it’s not something we can fix later!" - Sonny
