touched by midas

Touched by Midas
Kristine Mays, artist
Medium : wire
Color: gold


inside the studio

My latest show was Open Studios – an annual event held each year in San Francisco offering opportunities for more than 700 artists to open their doors to the public.

The weekend of October 19-21 I exhibited my work at the 1890 Bryant Street Studios as a guest of Cynthia Tom. She’s an artist I have run into many times over the years because we run in similar circles and have common connections through mutual friends. This woman has a 1500 square ft. space. It was amazing! The place was so nice! There were all of these cool pieces of antique furniture in there – couches and loveseats, desk chairs from the 50’s, little 1940’s ottomans… She also makes chandeliers so the room had about 4 chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The building was pretty impressive too with its huge hallways and floor to ceiling doors for each studio space. I ran into a few artists whom I totally admire and respect. It was nice to see that the respect is mutual.
It was a great weekend.

innocence #2

innocence #2

Kristine Mays, artist
size: 24 in. (w) x 27 in. (h) x 8 in. (d)
medium : wire

big blue purse

wire purse
(big blue purse)
Kristine Mays, artist
Size: 14 in. (width) x 14 in. (height) x 6.5 in.(depth)
medium : wire
color: light blue

Private Preview Gala for SF Open Studios!

San Francisco Open Studios has provided the public with an opportunity to see artists in their workspaces. As the largest and first open studios program in the country, San Francisco Open Studios showcases artists without judgment and invites art lovers to make friends and start or build their art collections.

Private Preview Gala
SF Open Studios kicks off with the Private Preview Gala on Saturday, October 6th in the SomArts Gallery. It's your exclusive first chance to view and purchase over 500 works of art made by SF Open Studios artists.
VIP Reception 6:30pm - 8:00 pm: VIP patrons enjoy first dibs on the amazing art, free parking, open bar with specialty drinks, delectable hors d'oeuvres, artistic party favors, and a festive art demonstration. Mingle and check out the art while listening to the music of the Jazz Cats and DJ Nathan Moomaw of Fallout and DJ EmDee of Club Neon.
Main Party 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Don't miss your chance to peruse the exhibition, mingle with artists and art enthusiasts, or bid on the premium packages available in the live auction. Open bar.
After Party 10:00pm - midnight: The gala transforms for those who enjoy heavy beats with their art. Cash bar and snacks will keep you dancing.

I am a part of the Honorary Host Committee for this event. It is a great evening for entertainment and exposure to art and artists in San Francisco.

mix and mingle

mix and mingle
Kristine Mays, artist
medium : wire
size: 32 in. (width) x 37 in. (height) x 5in. (depth)