DaQuane Cherry

DaQuane Cherry  (b. 1998, Elizabeth City, NC) is a Manhattan based self taught multidisciplinary artist specializing in figurative painting/Portraiture, poetry, and photography. Prior to the pandemic, Cherry’s professional focus was on his acting and modeling career. At the peak of the pandemic he redirected his focus and concentrated his interest in figurative Painting in which , pre pandemic, he considered a hobby.  Here DaQuane found his creative footing and continues to strengthen his skillset. 

Cherry’s artwork is rooted in emotional intellect , mental health awareness, and healing while invoking playfulness through storytelling. During his time of self taught study and finding his style, DaQuane found his motif that has become his most notable work to date, his teddy bear signature. The teddy bear represents the imagination and keeping the inner child alive. DaQuane debuted and funded his first solo Exhibition in 2020 at Blank Slate Brooklyn Studios. Cherry has followed that up with a show with Raul Avila Cafe, the Production Designer for The Met Gala (2022); Aloft Hotel, Wall Street (2022); Waco Theater Annual Art Gala (2022); Selina Chelsea Hotel (2023). 

DaQuane was the winner of THE 2023 STEVE MADDEN X HARLEM FESTIVAL OF CULTURE DESIGN CHALLENGE WINNER where he designed a 3 piece limited edition wearable art capsule collection (a Denim Jacket, Combat Boot, and Belt Bag). 

Cherry’s artwork has been notarized in many publication such as: Esquire Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Health Magazine, Shoutout LA, and The Gatekeepers Collective.

Artist Statement:

“I believe that this world revolves around imagination and delusion in the most innovative way. The teddy bear I have created represents said imagination. As kids we give them names, we create a storyline and as we grow older we forget them, so i rewrite and paint their journey. The three colors are the primary colors in which are the foundation of art and without would leave the world black and white. I have found that within creating this way, I know I am healing not only parts of me, but parts of the world.”