DIANE
BEST FINE ART
OTHER WORLDS
OTHER WORLDSI have spent many years painting desert landscapes in a direct way:“Seeking more and more remote, uninhabited and overlooked corners of the desert, I am interested in preserving or recording a single incredible moment of converging light and landscape.”This was soulful work, spending days wandering the dirt roads to find that moment.That was also a calmer time in our world and I felt it important to showcase the desert wilderness as it existed, to encourage preservation.“Other Worlds” comes from a time of chaos, change and (hopefully) revolution of thought as the curtain is being pulled from what we once held true. I have also had health issues preventing me from wandering the back roads like I used to. So this work is all from memory of those travels, and short excursions into JTNP, creating worlds not entirely based in reality. Instead of background paintings for animation, these are background paintings for your life, and I invite you in....there’s always a path in..
BLACK ROCK ART GALLERY
This gallery is in an historical building inside Joshua Tree National Park. It is open daily 8-11am & 12-4pm
Show runs Jan. 10 - March 31 2025
I will be participating in the Art Tours for the 1st 2 weekends, Oct 5/6 & 12/13 Joshua Tree, CA STUDIO #54
The exhibition fills the museum with contemporary artworks by Linda Alterwitz, Marthe Aponte, Madena Asbell, Nancy Baker Cahill, Diane Best, Darin Boville, Matthew Brandt, Fred Brashear Jr, Bill Leigh Brewer, Claudia Bucher, Bureau of Linguistical Reality, Gerald Clarke, Maryrose Crook, Torreya Cummings, James M Dailey, scott b. davis, Department of Floristic Welfare, Dani Dodge, Edgar Fabián Frías, Rob Grad, Jennifer Gunlock, Juniper Harrower, Jessie Homer French, Christine Huhn, Monroe Isenberg, Adriene Jenik, Jetsonorama (Chip Thomas), Jenny Kane, Yulia Kazakova, Sant Khalsa, Casey Kiernan, Stevie Love, Rebecca Lowry, Meg Madison, Aline Mare, Chris McCaw, Paloma Menéndez, Eric Merrell, Chelsea Mosher, Daisuke Okamoto, Michelle Robinson, Cara Romero, Catherine Ruane, Ed Ruscha, Hiroyuki Seo, Kim Stringfellow, Ruth Wallen, Jennifer Valenzuela, and Danielle Giudici Wallis; and historical artworks by Sarah E. Blanchard, Ralph D. Cornell, E.O. Hoppé, Olive Jackson, Gerald D. Jeffers, Charles Koppel, Jane Pinheiro, Betty Warner and Carleton Watkins.
Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees
The Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees exhibition, presented at the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster, California as part of the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative sheds light on the endangered Joshua tree and the fragile Mojave Desert ecosystem that sustains it. The project integrates natural history, indigenous knowledge, public policy, scientific research, and artistic expressions to emphasize the challenges facing the Joshua tree and conservation efforts. With a focus on climate change, development, wildfires, and other threats, the exhibition explores the symbiotic relationships between Joshua trees, soil fungi, and moth pollinators, engaging a diverse audience interested in arts and environmental issues. The exhibition’s opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 2-4 PM and will remain on view from Saturday, September 7, 2024 to Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art
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Brand 52 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper
Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, CA June 15-August 9, 2024
INTERSECT PALM SPRINGS ART & DESIGN FAIR FEB. 9 - 12, 2023 PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER
The Desert and the Human Spirit: Panel and Reception
Saturday, February 11
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Panel: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Reception: 7:15 - 8:00 pm
Despite the inhospitable nature of the desert, artists have long been drawn to it. It is partly due to the availability of space in more remote areas, but also to the space itself, to the spiritual connection they feel to the landscape, and the flora and fauna that manage to thrive upon it. This panel will explore that connection with artists who have lived and worked there — we'll discuss what drew them to the desert, what inspires them, and how they make work. We will also consider if their work has fundamentally changed or been influenced by their environment and, if so, how.
Panelists: Lita Albuquerque, Diane Best, and Sharon Ellis.
Moderated by Scarlet Cheng, arts journalist and adjunct college professor.
The discussion will be followed by a screening of the newly launched profile of Lita Albuquerque produced by The Artist Profile Archive. Running time approximately 14 mins.
Afterwards, guests are invited to attend a cocktail reception in the Elrod Sculpture Gardens, adjacent to the theater.
This event is co-presented by Intersect Palm Springs, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Desert X. Admission is free to Intersect VIPs, Desert X Leadership Circle, and the museum's upper level members.
TELLURIDE ARTS HQ GALLERY
MARCH 1-31 2023
TELLURIDE, COLORADO
out of the darkness
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Hello,
As many of you know, I feel a strong connection to the Navajo (Dine) and the land of the Navajo Nation. I go there 2-3 times/year for inspiration....both from the landscape and from the people.
The Navajo are really suffering disproportionately from covid19, and have extremely limited resources. 33% have no running water or electricity, and food markets are limited.
I have made a print of a new charcoal drawing of Monument Valley, titled
"Out of the Darkness".
Limited edition of 20, image size is 9"x24"
archival giclee prints
$150.
These prints are now available.
I've kept the price reasonable, and will donate 50% of the proceeds to a group bringing supplies to the Navajo Nation. They are especially focusing on elders who live in remote areas, with no running water, and bringing food and supplies to them.
I can easily ship these anywhere in US. no postage charge.
Please consider helping the Navajo & enjoying a print!
Here is a link to the group I've been helping:
thank you for any help you can give to the Navajo,
Diane
SITE: BROOKLYN GALLERY
DRAWING
Dec 13, 2019 - Jan 18, 2020
165 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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DESERT ROCKS
22"x 30"
STUDIO D, JOSHUA TREE
SPECIAL POP-UP EVENT
DEC. 14 & 15, 2019 10-5
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CP CLASSIC VINTAGE
ponchos, indigo wraps & other wonders
D.BEST
drawings & prints
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STUDIO D
63665 VETERANS WAY JOSHUA TREE, CA
