Sonia Delaunay: A Pioneer of Color and Form Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Elievna Shtern in 1885 in Odesa, Ukraine—then part of the Russian Empire—was a truly revolutionary figure in the early 20th-century art world. Her life was one of constant movement, marked by intellectual curiosity, artistic experimentation, and a profound dedication to her craft. From humble beginnings as the youngest child of a nail factory foreman, she navigated a complex path through Russia, Germany, and finally France, ultimately establishing herself as a leading figure in the vibrant Parisian art scene. Delaunay’s j…