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DESCRIPTION:

This painting is inspired by the architectural wonders of the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939-40 that took place at Treasure Island- the last world's fair of San Francisco Bay! Two of the marvels showcased was the Elephant Towers and Tower of the Sun, that stood at the expo. Architect, Arthur Brown designed the 400 foot Tower of the Sun, a Gothic-style monolith. It was the tallest monument at the fair, an iconic centerpiece of the fairgrounds. It could be seen from across the bay, and it was illuminated nightly by powerful searchlights! Ernest E. Weihe and Donald Macky designed the Elephant Towers - mingling Oriental, Cambodian and Mayan styles inspired pyramids which converge sharply into towers supported by formalized elephant heads and howdahs. This night scene, painted in abstracted forms and bright colors, gives an effect of an ancient city, bringing beauty, refinement, and richness interwoven with a mystical touch of yesterday.  

Here's a candid video  while painting this piece!

This painting was first exhibited at Lets go to the fair, to accompany lecture by Kathryn Ayres, (Vice president of the San Francisco Bay Area Post Card Club), hosted by the San Francisco Museum & Historical Society at the Old Mint in San Francisco, July 8th, 2014.

This piece was later exhibited with Treasure Island Museum on May 26th to accompany a lecture "Intrigue & Romance at the Fair" with book author, Christie Nelson and in celebration of her new book, "Beautiful Illusion". This painting was also exhibited at the San Francisco History Center in celebration of the 80th anniversart of the Golden Gate International Exposition, "Illusion & The Magic City", January 26th-March 28th, 2019. Elephant Towers & Tower of the Sun will be on view at the upcoming juried group show "Artists Choice" at the SF Womens Artists Gallery in San Francisco, from September 28th to October 29th, 2021.