Jun Yang: Blooming Journeys
September 28, 2023 to January 6, 2024
Supported by City of Bakersfield and
Ray Lapointe & Matthew Reedy
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Jun Yang now calls San Francisco his home. The city inspires Jun and his art with its cultural diversity, celebrated urban landscape, natural beauty, and socially inclusive culture that provides support and protection. Blooming Journeys seeks to create a healing and therapeutic atmosphere that allows guests to reflect on their own personal adversities through the artist’s vulnerable portrayal of his struggles and life journey. Brightly painted portraits, bold shapes, and floral motifs are integral to his narrative, intertwining his personal experience with themes of identity, self-discovery, and growth.
Note: this exhibition contains nudity.
EVENTS
PANEL DISCUSSION
Kacy Jung, Kieu Tran, and Jun Yang come together for an unforgettable discussion about identity, community, their careers and their art practice.
Saturday, November 11
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ARTiculated
Meet us on Instagram @thebmoa for a one-on-one with Jun Yang and BMoA Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Victor Gonzales.
Wednesday, November 15
12:00 PM
Exhibit Tours
Join our curatorial team for fascinating insights into Yang’s body of work, technique, his journey as an artist, and more.
Saturday, October 14
1 PM
Friday, November 10
6:30 PM
Saturday, November 25
11 AM
Saturday, December 16
11 AM