Galerie 1900

I’m pleased to share that I’ve been invited to display two of my paintings relating to the GGIE (Treasure Island exposition of 1939-40) at Galerie 1900 - a lovely gallery & boutique in the lower Pacific Heights, offering original art by local artists as well as jewelry and unique accessories.

1900 is located at 1900 Fillmore Street @ Bush Street in San Francisco.
The shop will have its grand opening this October.

Scroll down to learn more about my GGIE paintings, and stay tuned for more details soon!

“The Elephant Towers & Tower of the Sun”, 30” x 24”, oil on canvas, by Araujo

About "The Elephant Towers & Tower Of The Sun" by Patricia Araujo

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 were the Elephant Towers and Tower of the Sun, which 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!

“Court of Pacifica”, 36” × 24”, oil on canvas, by Patricia Araujo

About “The Court of Pacifica” by Patricia Araujo

This painting is inspired by the beautiful statue of Pacifica, built in plaster by Ralph Stackpole, that stood at her court in 1939 to 1940, during San Francisco's last World Fair - the Golden Gate International Exposition held at Treasure Island. Pacifica was the theme statue for the exposition, representing world peace, neighborliness, and the power of a unified Pacific coast. She was a monumental sight, a peaceful, contemplative, almost prayer-like female figure, as if welcoming guests at the fair.
Pacifica was demolished after the fair ended in 1940.
She was and continues to be an iconic figure, and it is hoped that one day she will be rebuilt and back on the Island