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In Conversation with Rich Soil Artist Kristine Mays

Attend a special talk with Kristine Mays, the artist behind the hit Rich Soil sculptural exhibit opening at the Garden on January 18. Ms. Mays will speak to the inspiration, meaning, and process behind creating the 29 life-size sculptures, and will be joined by Saajida Chohan, Director of Education & Visitor Experience at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, to discuss why Rich Soil is particularly important for Richmond.

This event is free for Garden members and $8.00 for non-members, with tickets sold at the door. This event is also free for members of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

Date:
Friday, January 17, 2025
Time:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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About the Speakers

Kristine Mays, a San Francisco native, has been an exhibiting artist since 1993. She was the Grand Finale Winner in 2015 of the 5th Annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series National Competition. This competition not only provided an opportunity to exhibit her work at Art Basel Miami, but she had a solo exhibition at the Scope NYC Art Fair as well, and was also afforded a chance to collaborate on a large scale public mural. Her mural is on the side of the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco on Fillmore and Geary Streets. In 2015 she also participated in the Hearts in San Francisco program, creating a large 400 pound heart for their annual public art installation. The heart spent a few weeks on display in Union Square before going to its final home upon purchase from AT&T. Learn more about Kristine Mays and Rich Soil.

Saajida Chohan is the Director of Education & Visitor Experience at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The mission Museum is to share, interpret, preserve, exhibit, and commemorate the rich history and culture of African Americans throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. Learn more about the Black History Museum.