I'm very pleased to announce that my painting, Inter-Continental & Thermal Plant has been selected for inclusion in There’s No Place Like Home: ArtSpan's 2021 Virtual Juried Benefit Art Auction taking place this week and concluding with an online live art auction on Saturday, April 24th! It is one of over 140 pieces available for bidding with all proceeds going to support ArtSpan’s mission to serve local independent artists living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Inter-Continental & Thermal Plant presents the thermal plant originally situated at 6th & Jessie Streets that I've painted in previous works relating to the site and this time it is standing against the tall glass facade of the Inter-Continental Hotel of San Francisco's South of Market. The buildings are featured in a linear format, in abstracted, colorful forms, and surrounded by a changing cloudy sky. This painting was inspired by a photograph taken by San Francisco Chronicle Urban Critic - John King, whom I've admired for his writings and photography, and mutual liking of the city's iconic architecture. I was delighted he offered permission to paint it back in 2013 as reference imagery and I'm so pleased to include this piece for ArtSpan's Art Auction. The painted buildings continue to captivate and embrace the city's changing landscape.

If you wish to have an original Araujo painting in your collection, and get to name your price, this art auction is a great chance to not miss. The online bidding is happening this week through April 24th, and can be obtained from the comfort of your home! Register at artspan.org/auction to access the Auction events. Registration is free.

For any inquiries, you are always welcomed to contact me, and/or schedule a studio visit to view other works.

Wishing you a lovely day!

Patricia Araujo