May 30, 2024 - September 7, 2024 

Sponsored by The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, Derek Harmon & Jesús Martell Gonzalez 

 

 

Resonantly Me, features forty artists whose work celebrates the vibrant creativity and unique perspectives of California-based 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. Through an array of styles, tones, and subject matter, this exhibition celebrates the kaleidoscope of human experience as seen through queer artists. From bold expressions of identity to poignant reflections on society, each artwork serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of this community.  

California's storied history as a hub for 2SLGBTQIA+ culture and activism form the backdrop for this showcase. It is within this context that these artists thrive, drawing inspiration from their own lived experiences and the legacy of those who came before them. Together, these works represent a reminder of the role queer stories play in shaping today's cultural landscape by challenging norms and fostering understanding.   

Participating Artists 

Donald Bradford, J Carino, Enrique Castrejon, Eli Cather, Luis Felipe Chávez, Ben Cuevas, Rakeem Cunningham, Ruben Esparza, Rebecca Farr, C Fodoreanu, Gabriel Garbow, David Gordon, Chuck Hohng, Carl Hopgood, Chase Irvin, Louis Jacinto, Jason Jenn, Alma Landeta, Ahn Lee, Michelle Jane Lee, Edmund Liang, David Ligare, Humberto Maldonado, Zära Monet, John T.D. Murphy, Ramekon O’Arwisters, Alisyn Palla, Elizabeth Patterson, Vojislav Radovanović, Lucky Rapp, Yunfei Ren, Christian Rogers, Marshall Sharpe, Suzanne Shifflett, Joey Terrill, Eric Theodore, Brea Weinreb, Tanya Wischerath, Kristen Wong, Jun Yang  


Exhibition Tours  

Free with your BMoA Membership
Docent-led except where noted . Reservations are recommended  

Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 AM
Friday, July 12 | 6:30 PM (led by Rochelle Botello & Sydney Croskery)
Saturday, July 20 | 11:00 AM
Saturday, August 17 | 11:00 AM
Saturday, September 7  | 11:00 AM  

California’s Queer Art History with Ignacio Darnaude 

Saturday, August 10
1:00 PM | 2:30 PM
$20 non-members | $10 members  

As part of Bakersfield's Second Saturday programming join art scholar Ignacio Darnaude, who is developing the docuseries Hiding in Plain Sight: Breaking the Queer Code in Art, as he introduces the artists who have created queer imagery hiding in plain sight throughout history. Inspired by the exhibition Resonantly Me, this lecture will also feature the work of current queer California artists and queer trailblazers from David Hockney to pioneering photographer Bob Mizer and Chicanx groundbreakers like Carlos Almaraz and Joey Terrill. Guests will hear how queer voices always have and will continue to shape both the art world and popular culture.