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Urban Abstracts by Patricia Araujo
Paintings Celebrating Architecture from the TL, SOMA, & Mid-Market
Opening Reception:
December 6th, 2018, 6-9 p.m.
Exhibition:
December 6th 2018 - February 3rd 2019
398 Eddy St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 6, 2018) — The Tenderloin Museum is pleased to present Urban Abstracts, a collection of paintings by the renowned artist Patricia Araujo. A lauded San Francisco artist whose paintings celebrate San Francisco cityscapes, Araujo exulates the beauty of what can appear commonplace. “In my cityscapes, I sense the presence of the silent stage uninterrupted by inhabitants. My works speaks about the possibility of growth and renewal, exploring architectural practice as both imagination and reality. A marvelous city, that is in constant flux.” For over a decade, Patricia Araujo has painted the facades of both iconic city landmarks and downtown buildings. She's been captivated by the architecture of cities she's lived and traveled to as well as by imaginary places.
A San Francisco based artist she’s been exhibiting in the Bay Area since 1998. Patricia Araujo was born in Miami, Fl, the daughter of Colombian parents. Patricia grew up in Bogota, Colombia and since childhood, she was enchanted by architecture and form. After completing high school in Bogota, Araujo moved to Northern California and she studied architecture, painting, and photography. In 2005 she obtained her second B.F.A in Painting, from the San Francisco Art Institute. Some of the venues exhibited include: Arc Gallery, Arttitud, Bayview Opera House, HANG ART, Roll Up Gallery, STUDIO Gallery, the Old Emporium, Pen Club Gallery in Budapest, and has exhibited at the annual SF History Days at the Old Mint and with Treasure Island Museum. In 2008, she published her first book, entitled SOMA SEEN, followed by SOMA Rising in 2012. Her work has been written about in the San Francisco Chronicle, ARTslant, 7x7 SF, Huffington Post, Examiner, Beyondchron, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. To view her complete portfolio and resume online please visit: www.AbstractMetropolis.com. Recently she's been devoted to painting the architectural wonders and forgotten treasures of The Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939 at Treasure Island - the last World's Fair of San Francisco Bay.
Araujo’s 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. She has always been particularly fascinated with domes, towers, sacred, and municipal structures. “While living in SOMA, I witnessed the changes taking place in this redeveloping neighborhood, and found myself enchanted by the rich architectural history of that area and the decayed beauty that remains,” said Araujo. On display at the Tenderloin Museum from December 6th 2018 - February 3rd 2019, Araujo presents a collection of paintings featuring architecture from the Tenderloin, SOMA, and Mid-Market. Don’t miss this mesmerizing tribute to the art of architecture in our own backyard.
About the Museum: Tenderloin Museum celebrates the rich history of one of San Francisco's most overlooked neighborhoods. Through history exhibitions, resident-led walking tours, community programs, and the presentation of original artwork, the Tenderloin Museum invites all comers to learn about the roots of our dynamic neighborhood, and reclaim our city's past and future. The 31 blocks of the Tenderloin District are a microcosm of San Francisco, peopled by immigrants and iconoclasts, artists and activists, sinners and saints. All are welcome to join us in telling its story. www.tenderloinmuseum.org
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