Patricia Araujo
Artist Spotlight
Since the late 1990’s, Patricia Araujo has painted the facades of both iconic city landmarks and downtown buildings. Her paintings depict praiseworthy examples of San Francisco architecture, some utilitarian and others grandly ornamental. She’s been bewildered by the architecture of cities she’s lived and traveled to and by imaginary places.
From 2008 to 2010, she dedicated a series of works relating to Tomorrowland, and as of most recent she’s devoted to painting the architectural wonders and forgotten treasures of the GGIE (the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939 at Treasure Island) – the last World’s Fair of San Francisco Bay (which this exhibit was on display at the San Francisco Public Library through April 2019). Her interest in researching the urban landscape continues to grow, addressing the evolution and decay within a city. Araujo continues to deepen her conceptual themes on architecture, place and change in the urban landscape.
To learn more about Patricia Araujo and view her complete portfolio, please visit: www.AbstractMetropolis.com
Featured Work
FACADES: MID-MARKET LANDMARKS
PAINTINGS BY PATRICIA ARAUJO
Slideshow featuring original images, text and narration by Patricia Araujo
For “San Francisco History Days 2020”, Patricia Araujo is presenting a slideshow featuring work from her “Facades: Mid-Market Landmarks” series, as well as information about her books and highlights of her past exhibitions which also include at the Old U.S. Mint during San Francisco History Days of the past.
While living in San Francisco’s SoMa (“South of Market”), Patricia Araujo witnessed the changes taking place in this redeveloping neighborhood, and found herself enchanted by the rich architectural history of that area and the decayed beauty that remains. Her fascination with domes, towers, sacred and municipal structures began with daily observations of the Golden Gate Theatre at Sixth and Market.
Since the late 1990’s, Patricia Araujo has painted the facades of both iconic city landmarks and abandoned downtown buildings. Araujo’s stately, abstract paintings depict praiseworthy examples of the city’s architecture, some utilitarian and others grandly ornamental. She portrays survivors of Beaux-Arts San Francisco, such as the Hibernia Bank and the Old Emporium dome. Other notable landmarks include the Warfield, the Forgotten Fox Theatre, the Old Mint, the Marriott Marquis, the Thermal plants of 6th & Jessie Streets, and the new high-rise additions in SoMa.
