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Jane R. Willson is a figurative painter who creates historical narratives in a magical realism style. Her current work explores ancient folk and fairy tales, using eastern and western painting techniques that span traditional and digital media. She has painted and curated six solo exhibits since 2009, all of which focus on historical phantasms—from antiquated beasts (as depicted by Pliny) and the Ukrainian Red Forest, to ancient fairy tale narratives as they play out in contemporary cul …

Date of event: April 26, 2014, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Born in Los Angeles, CA. Erin Yoshi was inspired at an early age by her parents to create, building a darkroom and developing photography at age 7. She was influenced by stories of her family’s experiences during the Internment Camps of WWII, which instilled curiosity for human capacity and politics of power. Her foundation as a community organizer has influenced her art and project themes. Erin obtained a MBA focusing on International …

Date of event: April 18, 2014, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Matthew R. Burns is a freelance San Francisco artist and educator, specializing in concept art and intra-curriculum learning. He was one of our featured artists with our exhibit from , Friends of Sharon Art Studios. His work was showcased at the de Young Museum and in a special exhibit at 111 Minna Gallery. Although he enjoys all forms of art, Matthew primarily explores the intricacies of water painting. He was led to t …

A diverse, eclectic Bay Area artist, Dorothy Yuki works in calligraphy, bookmaking, mail-art, and sketching; with fabric, metal, cut paper, pen & ink, and even repurposed materials. In her roles of artist, teacher and mentor, she is a very active participant in her community. Dorothy has shown her work at MMOCA’s Altered Book Show, Kalligraphia at the San Francisco Main Library, Ruth’s Table Retrospective, and at Arc for Scrap-SF.Flax Interviews local artist Dorothy Yuki You have s …

Date of event: March 15, 2014, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sonya Philip studied art and printmaking in high school with every intention of going to art school. Life intervened, as did other areas of fascination, eventually leading to an MFA in Creative Writing. As a self-taught artist, she enjoys the freedom of exploring and stretching mediums. Disruption and identity play a large role in her work. Sonya lives in San Francisco with her family. "I am a maker. My path started with macrame and sewing …