"New Acquisitions: Expanding the Vision of BMoA"

July 2025

Group exhibition, Bakersfield Museum of Art, May 29, 2025 – August 16, 2025 

Carbon Black 1A-5A 

I’m pleased to participate in this group exhibition with five paintings from my Carbon Black series, recently acquired by the museum following my site-specific solo exhibition, Vista, in 2023.

Carbon Black 1A-5A 

New Acquisitions: Expanding the Vision of BMoA showcases 19 newly acquired works from 2023 to the present, highlighting the diversity and vitality of contemporary art. Featuring artists such as celebrated Abstract Expressionist Sam Francis, Chicano queer visual artist Joey Terrill, ecofeminist artist Rotem Reshef, musician turned abstract painter Bryan Ida, and multimedia Chicana artist Jacqueline Valenzuela, this exhibition reflects the wide-ranging cultural perspectives that shape California’s artistic identity.

Vista, solo exhibition, the Bakersfield Museum of Art, 2023

The museum continues its commitment to inclusivity by celebrating voices from various backgrounds and its role as a steward of 20th and 21st century California art. Through these acquisitions, BMoA fosters community engagement and promotes a deeper understanding of the diverse narratives within the state’s rich art history. This exhibition underscores the importance of supporting contemporary artists and ensuring a future where art remains a vital cultural dialogue. 

Bakersfield Museum of Art

1930 R St. Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://www.bmoa.org/current