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EXHIBIT HAS EXTENDED DURATION THRU APRIL 30th, 2021
I'm so pleased to share about a group exhibition titled, "Shelter in Place", I'm participating this October at the Tenderloin Museum in San Francisco. I will have 4 drawings on view that were created during that very eerie, first month of the pandemic, and by which I found a peaceful moment to draw graphite on paper.
Two works feature Pacifica “the Statue of Liberty of the West,” done during a time of crisis. Pacifica was sculpted by artist Ralph Stackpole in 1939 for the Golden Gate International Exposition at Treasure Island. The 80-footer was the theme of the exposition, symbolizing a moment of unity, prosperity, and strength. The drawings themselves do not connect to actual concern with the virus, but I am bringing back a scene about world peace.
This monumental goddess once upon a time represented Pacific unity, and accompanied the celebration of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridges opening; and countries coming together to bring innovation of their own cultures through the arts. Despite that Pacifica was demolished after the fair ended in 1940, I wish to celebrate her 80th anniversary by continuing to draw her and reflecting on what she symbolizes.
Dreaming Pacifica, 14" x 12.5", graphite on paper, by Patricia Araujo, 2020.
Also featured for this exhibit are two non-representational drawings - doodles, forming compositions of lines and imaginary arches, which shape into melodic style...these works were natural to create as I usually turn to when confronted to a blank page.
In Progress, 14" x 17", graphite on paper, by Patricia Araujo, 2020.
A Beginning, 14" x 17", graphite on paper, by Patricia Araujo, 2020.
All 4 drawings for this exhibit, each piece measures 16" x 20", including matting and come with a plastic sleeve cover (ready for framing!). If interested in acquiring any of these works, you can contact me or the Tenderloin Museum direct and/or if you wish to schedule a visit in person to see them close-up!
The Tenderloin Museum encourages this opportunity to explore their permanent collection and the "Shelter in Place" art show, which features select multi-media work produced by Bay Area artists during lockdown. The works were originally showcased virtually—now, this exhibit & artists are thrilled to finally bring it to life in a museum setting. This exhibit opens to the public today, October 8th and runs thru December 31st. Capacity is limited, so the museum will only be accepting advanced tickets at this time. For more information and their hours, please visit TM. To Register for a ticket, click here.
If you have any inquiries/comments, you are so welcomed to reach me!
It will be a pleasure to be in touch!
Tootles,
Patricia Araujo
FROM SIP INTERVIEW ON INSTAGRAM on April 23rd, 2020
For artist Patricia Araujo, it only felt natural to render a drawing of Pacifica, “the Statue of Liberty of the West,” during a time of crisis. Sculpted by artist Ralph Stackpole in 1939 for the Golden Gate International Exposition at Treasure Island, the 80-foot statue symbolizes a moment of unity, prosperity, and strength. “The [drawings] themselves do not connect to actual concern with the virus, but I am bringing back a scene about world peace,” Araujo says. “Pacifica was the theme statue of the exposition, a monumental goddess standing at her court. She symbolizes peace and the power of a unified Pacific coast, Pacific unity; the celebration of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridges opening; and countries coming together to bring innovation of their own cultures through art, and architecture, music, and dance…[She celebrates] a magic city.”
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Despite that Pacifica was demolished after the fair ended in 1940, Araujo is celebrating her 80th anniversary by continuing to draw her—and reflecting on what she symbolizes. “It’s important to create during uncertainty. It’s hard to concentrate on creating a body of work: you’re either really there creating, or it comes in moments when you have more tranquility and when you're trying to salvage the fire.”
