FACE IT!

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.

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I‘m a ROCKSTAR

…in my boudoir mirror!

If you are interested in participating in any of the projects listed below…please contact me at: matthewivancherry@yahoo.com

  1. People who change and/or modify their hair (head and/or facial) on a regular basis so as to produce multiple versions of their “selves”, people who like to transform their identity on the weekend, people who add tattoos/piercings, collect hats, jewelry, change their appearance, lose/gain weight/muscle, body modification/augmentation via self or surgery. People who appreciate the “before and after” versions of themselves. People who have total counterpoints from their life at home to their 9-5 grind.  People who wear or collect uniforms for work.

  1. Portraits of people as historical and pop personalities, people who love Halloween, frequent masquerades, practice theater, or drag it on the weekends.  People who like masks and costumes. People who replicate pop culture as part of their identity.  (Willingness to pose for multiple versions…a HUGE PLUS!!)

  1. Artists, musician, actors and dancers and/or other creative types and enthusiasts who are “ok to play”.

    COVERBAND: Lead Vocals

    COVERBAND: Bass Guitar

    COVERBAND: Rhythm Guitar

    COVERBAND: Lead Guitar

    COVERBAND: keyboard

    COVERBAND: percussion

    ICON: T. Reziah as T.Chapman

    ICON: Tara alla Toni Braxton

    ICON: Tara Beyonc-i-fied

    ICON: Tara Bliged Out

    ICON: Ta-Rhianna

    ICON: Tara w a Harpo Do