Marin Magazine Features Sam Francis and Mesa Refuge

We were so pleased to provide a photograph of 11 Los Reyes by Sarah Hadley for this article that was recently featured in Marin Magazine. The last home of internationally renowned painter Sam Francis was purchased by founder Peter Barnes 24 years ago, to become the home of the Mesa Refuge. It was wonderful to learn that Sam had also had a vision of creating an artist community in West Marin. We hope he would be pleased with our efforts!

The article also mentions the new biography of Sam Francis by Gabrielle Selz, which comes out this fall. Gabrielle visited the Mesa Refuge and stayed her while she was finishing her book, Light on Fire:  The Art and Life of Sam Francis.

Executive Director Susan Page Tillett commented on the significance of the Mesa Refuge connection to Sam Francis, “The history of Sam’s work is a key part of the artistic legacy of this home and property, which has been a creative container to more than 1,000 residents.”

Marin Magazine’s Article on Sam Francis