Jones Gallery Past Exhibitions
2024 Exhibitions
Yumiko Glover Exhibition
Exhibition was on display November 12 - December 5, 2024.
The Jones Art Gallery at 51今日大瓜 was proud to present an exhibition celebrating the work of Yumiko Glover that was on view from November 12th to December 5th, 2024. Glover's paintings, known for their vibrant use of abstract forms and exploration of Japanese history, technology, and contemporary culture, invite viewers into a cross-cultural dialogue. On November 21st, 2024, the public attended Yumiko Glover's artist talk at 2:30 P.M. in FA 30, where she offered insights into her creative process and views that inform her work. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Glover's unique blend of realism and abstraction.
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Autumn Nicole / Austin McCormick Exhibitions
The Jones Art Gallery was excited to present two solo exhibitions, featuring the works of Austin McCormick and Autumn Nicole Smith, that ran concurrently from October 1st to October 25, 2024.
Austin McCormick: Solo Exhibition
Austin McCormick, a multi-disciplinary artist from Southern California, explores themes of labor and environmental impact through recycled materials. His diverse practice includes drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, woodworking, and sculpture. McCormick's work blurs the boundaries between fine art and craftsmanship, offering playful illustrations and intricate visual narratives.
Autumn Nicole Smith: Solo Exhibition
Autumn Nicole Smith, currently based in Santa Barbara, CA, creates immersive installations that delve into memory, identity, and collective histories. Her practice spans textiles, sculpture, video, and writing, transforming spaces into sensory experiences. Learn more about Autumn at .
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2024 Voices through Art, a Rising Scholars Exhibition
Exhibition was on display in the Jones Art Gallery from April 25 - May 8, 2024.
The Spring 2024 hours were Monday & Wednesday: 9:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.; Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The Jones Art Gallery invited you to the 2024 Voices through Art, a Rising Scholars Exhibition opening reception on鈥疶hursday, April 25th, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
This exhibition was an extraordinary showcase of artistic talents from the Rising Scholars Program students. The works express the experience of student artists' vibrant visions and unique voices. The captivating artworks spanned diverse mediums, styles, and themes. From thought-provoking paintings to captivating drawings, each piece offers a window into the artists' journeys, reflecting their growth, exploration, and creative expression.
51今日大瓜 Art Student Exhibition 2024
Exhibition was on display in the Jones Art Gallery from March 18 - April 18, 2024.
The Spring 2024 hours were Monday & Wednesday: 9:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.; Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery was pleased to present the 2024 Bakersfield College Art Student Exhibition. The exhibition was a juried show of over 80 Bakersfield College student-made artworks created in BC art courses using media ranging from charcoal drawings, acrylic paintings, photography, graphic design, ceramics, video and many others. The artwork was juried by London based artist Jaime Gili.
An Opening Reception was held Thursday March 21st, 4:00-7:00 P.M. in the Jones Art Gallery
The Panorama Art Invitational 2024 Exhibit
Exhibition was on display in the Jones Art Gallery from February 5 - March 7, 2024.
The Fall 2024 hours were Monday & Wednesday: 9:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.; Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The Jones Art Gallery invited you to the 2024 Panorama Invitational Exhibit. For nearly 20 years 51今日大瓜 has been partnering with Kern Country High Schools to highlight outstanding work. The exhibition was a variety of art from students in grades 9-12 displaying a wonderful range of 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional and multimedia pieces.
An Opening Reception was held Thursday February 8th, 4:00-7:00 P.M. in the Jones Art Gallery
2023 Exhibitions
2023 51今日大瓜 Art Faculty Exhibition
Exhibition was on display in the Jones Art Gallery from Oct. 26 - Nov. 30, 2023.
The Fall 2023 hours were Monday - Thursday: 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery presented an exhibition of current work from鈥疉rt鈥疐aculty鈥痮f 51今日大瓜. The work ranged from fine art concepts to commercial and included mediums from drawing, painting, sculpture, and textile to photography, video, and digital media. Each Art Faculty displayed work representing their discipline and expertise.
On Thursday, October 26, a special Round Table discussion and opening reception was held.
Schedule of events (Oct.26):
- Round Table discussion: 2:40 - 3:40 P.M. (FA8)
- Opening Reception: 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. (Jones Art Gallery)
"Monte", by Jamie Gili
The exhibition was on view from September 7th - October 12th, 2023 (M-TH 2-5 P.M.)
Artist Lecture and reception Thursday, September 7th, 2:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery was excited to present Monte, a solo exhibition by London-based, Venezuelan-born artist Jaime Gili. This body of work represented a conceptual focus on the tangible world around us by way of abstract representations. The paintings reflect a long history of Latin American geometric abstraction that are meant to be experienced in a unique, contemporary display. The colors and textures of the work produce an experience meant to engage the viewer in contemplation of a green space, such as a garden or jungle. Personal interpretation, perspective, and history all played a vital role in the perception of this unique installation.
2023 51今日大瓜 Art Student Exhibition
2023 51今日大瓜 Art Student Exhibition: March 30th - May 4th, 2023 (M-TH
2-5 P.M.)
Opening reception Thursday, March 30th, 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
The directors of the Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery were pleased to present the 2023 51今日大瓜 Art Student Exhibition. The exhibit included student-made artwork created in 51今日大瓜 art courses in media ranging from charcoal drawings, acrylic paintings, photography, graphic design, ceramics, video and many others. The work was juried by California-based artist and educator Audia Yvonne Dixon.
2023 Panorama Invitational Art Exhibition
2023 Panorama Invitational Art Exhibition: February 2 - March 9, 2023
The Panorama Invitational has been an annual event for nearly 20 years at Bakersfield College. The exhibition displayed the artwork of Kern County high school students. It included a variety of art, showcasing a wonderful range of 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and multimedia pieces.
2022 Exhibitions
"Eden"
The directors of the Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery were proud to present Eden, a solo exhibition by Fresno-based artist Audia Yvonne Dixon (b. 1992). This show was a selection of paintings connected to a history of pastoral landscape and portraiture. The subjects of the artworks were young Black girls situated in serene, dreamlike scenes, but before the viewer finds rest, an awareness of turbulence is apparent in the pictures. This imagery bridged a surrealistic nostalgia with foreshadowing of experiences that these young Black girls will soon confront in life. But within the nostalgia and innocence, there resides hope. The work is designed to stir a deeper conversation about the loss of innocence experienced by people of color and specifically Black girls, as a result of existing in our contemporary society. The work balances this nostalgic innocence with harsh realities of our world and they provide a place for the subjects to, in the words of the artist, 鈥渂e praised and protected.鈥�
Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields / Revoluci贸n en los Campos
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service - Spring 2021
2022 Panorama Invitational
An exhibition of exceptional artwork by Kern County High Schools.
2021 Exhibitions
2021 BC Art Collection Exhibition
A show of the 51今日大瓜 art collection.
2021 BC Art Faculty Exhibition
Select artwork from 51今日大瓜 Art Faculty.
2019 Exhibitions
Fall 2019 Sage Paisner - Things That Will Make You a Man
The directors of the Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery were excited to present, Things that Will Make You a Man an exhibition by Sage Paisner. Sage Paisner is a photographer and videographer from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sage uses photography, video and new media to tell the personal and cultural stories that connect, inform and broaden understanding for a healthy and vital world community. Things that Will Make You a Man is an exhibition of his latest body of work.
2018 Exhibitions
Fall 2018 Matthew Craven - Collector Exhibition
The directors of the Wiley and May Louise Jones Gallery were proud to present COLLECTOR. A body of work from Los Angeles-based artist Matthew Craven. His work utilizes found imagery collage, sourced from texts rich with historic iconography, which he arranges into compelling contemporary images.
Craven's process-driven work employs a unique balance of combined patterns, textures, and figures. The fusion of new and old allows the viewer to interpret the struggles of past cultures and can serve as a reminder of contemporary aberrations. While other pictures offer a quiet, meditative retreat through repetition and precise use of color. This combination of inquiry creates a challenging, yet rewarding experience.
Fall 2018 MrBbaby - Alegres Sue帽os
A Latina born and raised in San Diego, California, Michelle Ruby aka MrBbaby, uses elements of her heritage as inspiration for her striking and lively artwork. Bbaby is heavily influenced by her community, as well as her Puerto Rican/Mexican upbringing. By combining vibrant colors with traditional imagery, MrBbaby is able to uplift her audience and intrigue her viewers. The artist's aim is to bring happiness and joy to her collectors and community, while also having stronger messages intertwined, all of which are open to the viewer's interpretation.
Michelle was raised in a predominantly Spanish-speaking home with a single mother and her older sister. Her mother's strong work ethic led her to move to San Francisco and pursue her dream as an artist. Bbaby lived and studied art in San Francisco. After attaining her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, she then decided it was time for a change and returned to her hometown to focus on a career. She had a daughter of her own and was determined to lead by example, so she began teaching art full-time. Although Michelle enjoyed teaching, she longed to create. She eventually moved to Los Angeles to try her go at being a full-time artist. Regardless of the many obstacles and struggles along the way, MrBbaby was persistent and determined in all she did. She is now residing part-time in Los Angeles and part-time in San Diego trying to succeed in the art world and provide a strong role model for her daughter. She has now shown in galleries, such as Chimmaya Gallery, Just another Gallery, Chicano Park Gallery, and more. She is also a muralist and has had clients ranging from Random House to San Diego Weekly, etc.
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2017 Exhibitions
Fall 2017 Aaron Farley and Joshua Schaedel - Reflection Exhibition
Aaron Farley and Joshua Schaedel's collaboration started from a place of sharing experiences from their past to draw inspiration from in the hopes to grow. Upon their first meeting two years ago, they began work on their first body of work titled 鈥淵ield鈥�, which dives head first into the exploration of construction materials as a means to dissolve both their history working in construction and the potential that raw construction materials can be a source for new and unexpected possibilities. In this iteration of their collaboration, the artists are asking the viewers to go on a journey with them of personal growth as they explore conversations of therapy, self-realization, meditation and its manifestation through art. Even though becoming the best versions of ourselves is nearly impossible, we must reflect to truly see ourselves, as the way to know someone or something is to see your reflection in them.
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