Sonya Ishimnikova (Russia, NZ) is a graphic designer and sonic artist based in Amsterdam. She creates multidisciplinary works exploring nostalgia and cultural identity to connect with those longing for meaningful, emotive art.
Print, brand, animation, sound and visual identity.
sonya.ishimnikova@gmail.com(+31 623 035 395)
@lightmypyre_
2020-2023
Bachelor of Music
Sonic Arts and Music Technologies
2014-2018
Bachelor of Communication
Expressive Arts and Media Studies
2021 - Present
Sound and Graphic Designer
Freelance
2022-2024
Sound Engineer and Contributor
Radio New Zealand
2022-2024
Events and Arts Facilitator
Mouthfull Radio
2018-2019
Community and Event Coordinator
CreativeHQ
Instagram
Soundcloud
2021 - 2025
Sonic Arts
Projects
Sound Design and CompositionEffortlessly employing the Prophet and Casio CZ to sculpt a shimmering track that exists at the intersections of new-age, alt-pop, and IDM, culminating in an evocative feeling that offers the listeners a chance to gaze into familiar feelings of affection, desire, and dancing, encouraging us to stay present through it all.
The Sign is accompanied by a remix by talented sound artist and producer, Peace Point.
Released January 23, 2023.
Music for Perennial Planes is a foray into the world of natural beauty and sensory joy as explored in Kowtow's new collection - Simple Pleasures. Drawing upon organically occurring environmental elements the record evokes a sense of place. Interweaving analog techniques, field-recordings, and synthesized sounds, this collection of specially crafted tracks serves as an ode to Kowtow's deep regard for environmental care and humanity's inherent desire to be close to the natural world.
Released September 28, 2023
Music, sound design and composition for Ākau Tangi, a promotional video for the new sports centre in Wellington, NZ. Comissioned by the Wellington City Council.
Released November, 2022.Music and sound desing for Mouthfull Radio stings used across all Mouthfull Radio programmes. Utilising voice and synthesis.