Artist Joshua Mays moved to the Bay Area 15 years ago drawn by the vibrant arts community and visionary tech industry. It's been an ideal setting for Mays' futuristic paintings, and now it's a launching pad for a new world he's building with his art, the city of ‘Olgaruth’.

<p>Artist Joshua Mays moved to the Bay Area 15 years ago drawn by the vibrant arts community and visionary tech industry. It's been an ideal setting for Mays' futuristic paintings, and now it's a launching pad for a new world he's building with his art, the city of ‘Olgaruth’.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>