ArtAlumni

Mercedes is inspired by memories, magical moments, joyful experiences, beautiful places, our connection to the natural world, and to each other. Her paintings stay with you long after you enjoyed them, and we are always happy when we have the opportunity to experience them in the cafe along with our cafe patrons.

Swai’s collages take on the politicized views of human condition with the balance of natural elements colliding in each carefully crafted piece. Their beliefs of wanting to express the worldview of issues, emotions, and values of various kinds of people goes hand in hand with the collective nature of the collage, meshing up both medium … Read more

Fantastical is one way to describe Shane York’s exhibit Our Ladies of Azeroth. Made up of 16 marvelous pieces, with dedicated embroidery, each work is a testament to the beauty of powerful characterization. Shane’s work is also a touchstone to the beauty of work and effort put into textile art, traditionally deemed as a craft, … Read more

The penthouse. The sunset from Twin Peaks. The rooftop at a friend’s apartment. The sheer awe that comes from the views of any heightened spot feels the same as the buzz from the fluorescents in a silent room. There’s a reason why people say they “feel on top of the world!” when it comes to … Read more

“Art making, for me, is a way to learn about our strange world and explore my imagination. I do most of my work “by hand”. I currently work in various forms of printmaking. I am fascinated by the alchemy that takes place in the process of printmaking. This old-world art form is full of mystery … Read more

Conversations with people on the Muni. Classic Victorian homes forming the picturesque hills. Poppies and more poppies. These quintessentially San Francisco scenes are the primary subjects of Lisa Feldman Keith’s watercolors. Each painting is in some way or another an ode to this ever-changing, kooky, beautiful city. Lisa Feldman Keith is a watercolor artist and … Read more