Resonantly Me: A Queer Artist's Invitational
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield, CA
May 30, 2024 - September 7, 2024
Sponsored by The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, Derek Harmon & Jesús Martell Gonzalez
Curated by Victor Gonzales
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