Sonja van Hamel on being inspired by family and how making art helps us understand the universe

from Artists on Art Hosted by Drea Macdonald

When I first heard Sonja's new single, "Goodbye to Mercury", I was an instant fan. And when I saw the music video and read the story behind the lyrics, I was intrigued! It was lovely to have a chat with her (all the way from The Hague, NL) in the lead-up to releasing a new record in 2026. We talked about family, the benefits to learning different types of art, and how our work can help us make sense of the universe. Find out more about Sonja on her website. Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmouse Follow the Podcast on Instagram Donate to help keep this podcast running and ad-free

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