Art

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A stunning depiction of one of our most beloved historical sites, this colorful oil painting by Matthew Moutafis shows the San Xavier Del Bac Mission in all its glory, reflected in a collection of water after a storm. The painting is 20 in. x 24 in. Framed size is 26 in. x 30 in. A beautiful addition to any home or office by this legendary Oro Valley artist.

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The winning bidder can pick up the painting at the Auction Location in Tucson or pay shipping charges to have it delivered.

THE ARTIST: Matthew Moutafis was born in New York, graduated from the School of Visual Arts, and Pratt Institute in New York, where he studied fine art and illustration, receiving his BA degree in fine arts. He has received many awards in his career as an artist and art director, including the Art Director's Show Award in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, and Tucson. Other major accomplishments include New York City's Alexander Award and the American Institute of Graphic Artist's Award. Some of the companies he has contributed his creative talents to include Up with People, Valley National Bank, Union Bank, PepsiCo International, JC Penney, General Electric, Home Savings and Loan, TEC, Inc., Tucson Unified School District, The University of Arizona and The Tucson Convention Center. He has also taught various painting classes through The U. of A. Continuing Education and Pima County Parks and Recreation Classes.

Matthew and his wife moved to Oro Valley in 1975 where he has since generously contributed his time and talents to create art for Oro Valley and be a very active part of his community. He is well-known in Oro Valley for creating an abundance of local public art (sculptures, paintings, metal art) and even designed the Oro Valley Town Logo. His work is collected nationwide and exhibited in France, Germany and Japan. His art shows his love for the southwest and his fascination and passion for beauty.

In 2001 he was awarded the First Place prize for his painting, The Face Painters: Oro Valley 25th Anniversary Celebration, at the First Annual Oro Valley Fine Arts Competition sponsored by the Town of Oro Valley through the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council. He designed the future 2-1/2 acre So. Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial to be constructed in the very near future in Naranja Park in Oro Valley. Below are just a few of Oro Valley public art pieces he has created:

• Oro Valley's Last Bighorn Ram, bronze on synthetic outcropping, welcomes all who visit the Oro Valley Town Hall government complex.
• Dancing Geckos, 1999, powder-coated steel with purple and green inlaid stained glass in front of Home Depot, 10855 N. Oracle Road
• Pause That Refreshes, mixed media sculpture. A mountain drinks from a water source, 190 W. Magee Road, Suite 162
• Big Squirt, ceramic tile mural, Golder Ranch Fire District, Oro Valley Fire Station, 10475 N. La Canada Drive
• The Spirit of Oro Valley, 2008, bronze, Steam Pump Village, 10085 N. Oracle Road
• Desert Walk, 172 individual powder-coated steel sculptures on the wall on La Canada Drive, between Tangerine Road and Naranja Drive.
• Oro Valley Heritage, 1997 mural, Oro Valley Town Council Chambers, 11,000 N. La Canada
• Face Painter, oil, Oro Valley Town Hall, 11,000 N. La Canada Drive