DaQuane Cherry is a self-taught artist who aims to manifest joy and softness in his work. Born in Elizabeth City, NC, he transitioned from performing to painting during the pandemic. This time of isolation led him to unearth a deeper emotional expression through art. His paintings highlight Black interiority, emphasizing vulnerability and complexity. The teddy bear motif serves as a reminder of the inner child, enriching the message of remembrance in his work. Cherry's approach marks a radical deviation from conventional artistic norms toward celebrating tenderness and emotional depth.
At just twenty-seven, DaQuane Cherry, a self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist, has made it his mission to paint joy in a world that profits from despair.
During a time when the world shrank and silence grew unbearable, Cherry turned inward, and painting emerged as a full-bodied exhale.
His figures are vessels of vulnerability. Each brushstroke serves as a declaration that Black interiority is not a trend, but a truth.
His portraits, often anchored by a recurring teddy bear motif, are acts of remembrance, with the bear becoming a guardian of the inner child.
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