Nocturne @ punk majesty
I’m excited to share that I’ve been invited to exhibit three of my paintings for upcoming group show “NOCTURNE”
at Punk Majesty this October.
Art Preview during SF FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK
October 1st
from 5:00 to 9:00pm
&
Opening Night Reception:
Saturday, October 3rd
from 6:00pm-9:30pm
Punk Majesty
1124 Sutter Street, San Francisco.
To learn more about this exhibit and paintings, scroll down.
As fall arrives in San Francisco, NOCTURNE brings a new group of artists into Punk Majesty’s underground gallery for an exhibition of original work, individual perspectives, and unexpected discoveries.
Get the first look this Thursday, October 1st from 5:00-9:00pm during SF First Thursday Art Walk - or come for the official NOCTURNE Opening Reception on Saturday, October 3rd from 6:00-9:30pm.
Choose your night and explore original art throughout our underground gallery, plus everything on the main floor of the Punk Majesty Showroom - one-of-a-kind and custom clothing, a huge selection of vintage leather jackets, accessories, and rock ‘n’ roll photography.
This exhibition showcases new work by Dasa, Sonja Kremer, Inas Al-Soqui, Fog Den, Steven Reece, Ona Gauthier, Tony Ghuraldi-Brown, Ragini Sharma, Patricia Araujo, Lulu M, Ruben Garcia, Masterpieces by Moola, and Brother Benwa.
🖤 What to Expect
⚡ Original art, fashion, and accessories
⚡ Iconic rock and roll photography
⚡ Curated vintage + upcycled pieces
⚡ Libations and community in a one-of-a-kind space
Come meet the artists, have a drink, explore the Showroom, and discover something you haven’t seen before.
#SFArt #SanFrancisoEvents
Port of San Francisco After Dark, 20” x 16”, oil on canvas by Araujo
About Port of San Francisco After Dark by Patricia Araujo
An evening scene of the infamous Port of San Francisco. A close-up view, as if riding the ferry across the bay, immersed in its excitement arriving to the city!
Revisiting Magic City, 16” x 20”, oil on canvas, by Araujo
About “Revisiting Magic City” by Patricia Araujo
This the third piece I've painted relating to the Arc of Triumph monument that stood at the Golden Gate International Exposition, held at Treasure Island, in 1939. This nighttime illuminated scene is radiated by a copper-red and dark umber bright atmosphere, confronted by a tall arch in minimalist style. The left façade goes skyward, continuous to infinity, meanwhile the entire arch engages the viewer to search within its space – a celebration towards such structure combined with one’s findings.
The Golden Gate International Exposition, a phantasmagoria of architectural beauty that would open in 1939, was to promote peace and international cooperation; it was also a celebration of San Francisco: the building of two new bridges launched the city’s role as the "gateway to the Pacific.” The breathtaking buildings, dramatically and inventively lit at night in glowing colors, embraced a variety of architectural styles: Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Romanesque. The theme of the fair was Pacific unity, sharing styles from all four continents with the Pacific coasts. As the war in Europe heated up, various participating countries had to close their exhibits. It became evident that Magic City could not be sustained. The fair closed on September 29th, 1940.
Hilton Hotel, 32” x 24”, oil on canvas, by Araujo
About The Hilton Hotel by Patricia Araujo
Here is the Hilton Hotel, located on Kearny Street in San Francisco's financial district and intersecting between North Beach and Chinatown. Whenever I'm in the neighborhood, I look forward to viewing this building, and especially at night. It is a strange and monumental site, and wished to paint this enchanting structure seen at twilight.