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My name is Matthew Ivan Cherry.
I am an artist fixated on the landscape of the face, head, body, and all that makes up a portrait and contributes to a dialogue on identity. I transcribe my responses and interpretation of what I observe through layers of colors and the sheer accumulation of marks which results in a pile of thoughts made manifest by considered and expressed responses of what I see...and what I don't.
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“Life's true face is the skull.”
― Nikos Kazantzakis
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My artwork is located in the various links below. _______________________________
All images located in the archive on this blog are copyright of their respective owners, assignees or others. No copyright infringement is intended. The archive serves to celebrate and promote a dialogue on identity through the portrait in all its many portrayals from as many artists as inspire.

JOEs

Let me paint you as your favorite Super Hero.  Send me pics of yourself as super heros in costumes or t-shirts.  These can be subtle references to superheroes or costumed versions.  Superman and Wonder Woman…a plus.  Pics must be direct, frontal, well lit, good focus, cropped with little or no background, full bodies or isolated busts.  You can be fully dressed in a costume, in novelty t’s, or partially nude. Shave an “S” on your chest, or maybe you already have a tattoo, wear red superman pants, style your hair with the forehead curl, wear a wonder woman headband, or lipstick a “W” on your chest.

I am looking to document just what makes you SUPER-duper!

matthewivancherry@yahoo.com

Matthew Ivan Cherry

Amy in a Superman T-Shirt

24” x 24”

Oil and Enamel on Panel

Matthew Ivan Cherry

Nude Self in a Superman Shirt

24” x 24”

Oil and Enamel on Panel