Ben Allanoff and Anna Stump’s two-person exhibition delves into the contradictions of the Mojave desert, a militarized training ground but also a place notable for incredibly tenacious forms of life. Stump’s paintings and Allanoff’s assemblages transform discarded and found materials into haunting artworks. The works represent an ironic juxtaposition: an ecology where a huge military enterprise focused on training people to kill, coexists with diverse life-forms that for millions of years have evolved, adapted, and persisted with mind-boggling creativity and determination. The exhibition renders visible often overlooked aspects of violence, conquest and resilience in the desert. The exhibition will be at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery from March 1 through April 7, 2022.
The exhibition is free and open to the public. For the March 3 reception, free parking is available in Lot #1 in student spaces only and masks are required.
Additional information
Mesa College Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Fridays, Weekends and School Holidays.
Closed Spring Break Week: March 28 - April 1, 2022