 The city was also home to some of his mentors a generation before him, such as Edward Clark (artist).While he continues to exhibit in the United States, he chose the life of an expatriate in Paris since the late '90s.Having been featured in varied collective exhibits in the US prior to living in Paris, such as at the Guggenheim Museum, Mays credits Paris with being the gateway for international recognition and exhibitions in Paris and throughout France, in Italy, Finland, Germany, Russia, Vienna Austria, and even in the United States.