An Afternoon with the Artist: Ann Diener

Join artist Ann Diener for an intimate afternoon at Bakersfield Museum of Art as she reflects on her exhibition, The Invented Land. The event will begin with a reception featuring wine and light culinary pairings inspired by the layered environmental, material, and geographic themes present throughout Diener’s work.

Acclaimed art critic and catalogue contributor Shana Nys Dambrot will join Diener for an engaging discussion in the Cunningham gallery, offering deeper insight into the artist’s expansive drawing and installation practice. Together, they will explore Diener’s investigation of land, memory, mapping, and the social and political histories embedded within place.

The evening will also include an interactive Q&A, followed by a final reception where guests can mingle, reflect on the exhibition, and engage with the artist. Food will be catered by Locale Farm to Table.

Info: Guests arrive and enjoy a reception featuring wine paired with light culinary offerings inspired by the layered, material, and environmental themes present in The Invented Land. This is an opportunity to mingle, enjoy the food and drink, and explore the exhibition at a relaxed pace.

Info: Ann will be in conversation with the Shana Nys Dambrot, discussing her artistic practice, the conceptual framework of The Invented Land, and her approach to investigating landscape, memory, and the constructed environment. The dialogue would also touch on Ann’s process, use of materials, and the research that informs the work.

Info: Ask questions! Guests can participate in an interactive Q&A session with Ann Diener and Shana Nys Dambrot, asking questions about the creative process, techniques, and the themes explored in her work. This segment provides an opportunity for deeper engagement with the artist.

Info: The program concludes, and guests are invited to continue exploring the exhibition, connect with Ann in a more informal setting, and enjoy light bites and drinks as the evening comes to a close.

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Host or Publisher Bakersfield Museum of Art