Maya KIni seated in front of her collections of natural objects that inspire her practice.

Maya Kini is a poet and goldsmith based in San Francisco, California.

Part artist, part historian, her practice seeks to understand how materials perform both physically and poetically.

  • Writer

    Maya’s writing explores the intersections of craft, language, and the body—examining how making and materiality shape perception, memory, and repair.

  • Goldsmith

    As a goldsmith, Maya reflects on material transformation, endurance, and loss, as well as the many ways gold has shaped history and carried stories across time.

  • Jewelry & Sculpture

    Her jewelry and sculptural work have been exhibited nationally and internationally and featured in numerous publications.