
Sonja Smessaert
Sonjart Gallery
"Color is the Wonder of Light"
Marc van Halsendaele
Vision
Painting is my passion, which I share wholeheartedly with a broad and international audience. Each artwork is an intuitive expression of emotion, imagination, and connection.
My style is defined by a unique, expressive visual language that speaks to both the eye and the heart.
With refinement, I apply paint in layered compositions, often using a rich color palette or muted tones, subtly enhanced with golden accents. The result is art that evokes wonder and invites reflection.
The common thread throughout my work is the connection between humans and nature — in all its forms, across the layers of time and space. Each painting invites an inner journey, a meeting with the unseen and the deeper layers within ourselves.
My mission? To bring light, color, and joy into living and working spaces — and to let people share in the magic of color.
My works have found their way into interiors in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada.
Custom Art
Each painting can be custom-made, fully tailored to your interior in terms of color, size, and style. With care and devotion, I create a unique artwork that brings harmony to your space — both affordable and authentic.
Unique
On request, the ashes of a loved one can be incorporated into a painting. A touching, tangible way to give love and memory a lasting place in the form of a piece of art.
Collections
My work is created intuitively and grouped into three thematic collections:
- Poppies : an expressive ode to life, eg. The Family Poppies
- Colors : sparkling energy and inner joy
- Zen Neutrals : stillness, harmony, and peace
Each painting is unique and built up with carefully selected materials and mixed media, creating rich texture and depth.
Exhibitions
A selection of my exhibitions:
- 2018–2022: Series of group exhibitions in Knokke-Heist during ART Knokke-Heist
- 2018: When Wine Meets Art, Aalter
- 2018: WWI Commemoration – Poppy Paintings, Maria-Aalter
- 2020: Art & Antique Fair, Hasselt
- Since 2018: Permanent at Sonjart Gallery, Knokke-Heist
Gallery
You are warmly welcome at Sonjart Gallery, Zeedijk Het Zoute 766, Knokke-Heist, Belgium
A place where art, tranquility, and inspiration meet.