Sonia Delaunay: A Pioneer of Color and Form Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Elievna Shtern in 1885 in Odesa (now Ukraine), was a truly revolutionary figure in the early 20th-century art world. Her journey from a young girl orphaned in Russia to a celebrated artist deeply intertwined with the vibrant heart of Paris is a testament to her resilience, artistic vision, and unwavering commitment to exploring the expressive potential of color and geometric abstraction. Initially trained in St. Petersburg and later in Germany, Delaunay’s relocation to France marked a pivotal moment, immersing her within…