Mia Araujo facts for kids
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Mia Araujo
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Acrylic on wood, 18 x 24 inches
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| Born | 1986 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Otis College of Art and Design |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Surrealism, Fantasy, Suggestivism |
Mia Araujo is an artist from Argentina and America. She is well-known for her detailed and imaginative paintings. Her art often shows dream-like scenes and fantasy worlds. This style is called surrealism and fantasy art.
Her artwork has been shown in many famous art galleries around the world. These include Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle and Dorothy Circus Gallery in Rome, Italy. Her art has also been featured in popular art magazines like Hi-Fructose Magazine.
Early Life and Artistic Journey
Mia Araujo was born in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. She attended the Otis College of Art and Design. She was a very successful student, graduating at the top of her class. She earned a degree in Illustration and also studied Creative Writing.
Mia's art was first shown in a gallery in 2008. Since then, her paintings have been displayed in over 25 galleries across the United States. Her art often fits into styles like surrealism (dream-like art) and fantasy (imaginary worlds). She has been inspired by other famous artists and storytellers. Some of these include Hayao Miyazaki, who makes animated films, and Arthur Rackham, a well-known illustrator.
Into the Woods Exhibition
On May 12, 2012, Mia Araujo had her first solo art show. It was called "Into the Woods" and was held at the Corey Helford Gallery. This collection of paintings explored how people connect with nature.
In these artworks, Mia places her characters in outdoor settings. But she also adds parts of their inner thoughts and feelings. The paintings are full of details from the characters' dreams, emotions, fears, and fantasies. These elements are blended into surreal natural backgrounds. This way, she mixes beautiful, dream-like images with darker, sometimes scary, ideas. Mia has said that the film Princess Mononoke and the writings of John Muir helped inspire this collection.
