Cherry Hybrid
IG: @cherry_hybrid
https://cherryhybrid.wordpress.com/
TITLE: 1,951 Stardust (2024) (Not for sale)
TITLE: Jim the Crow-Dog (2024) (Not for sale)
TITLE: Miles Davis Runs the Sky (2024) (Not for sale)
MEDIUM: Mixed media collage
DESCRIPTION:
The pieces I’ve included are selections from my Fragmental series, a body of work that anchors my exploration of Fragmentalism—an approach I named to articulate a movement that has existed, though often unrecognized, for decades. Rooted in the assembly of large images from layered, meticulously placed smaller forms, this practice celebrates the intricacy and intention found within collage-based construction. Although this method of making has long been present, it has rarely been granted meaningful visibility within the fine art canon. Through the Fragmental series, I aim to challenge that perception. These works serve as a foundational step in elevating collage and Fragmentalism to a respected place within contemporary art discourse, affirming the depth, rigor, and expressive potential inherent in this way of creating.
With every new piece, I explore different themes, techniques, and mixed media processes, pushing the boundaries of my practice. Constructed primarily from paper fragments, these works are meant to provoke dialogue around topics I am deeply passionate about. Through them, l've retold Black history, represented influential political figures, and created characters that question societal norms. I am especially drawn to abstract patterns and color, using them to interplay with the figures they support, highlighting how form and texture can coexist to deepen meaning.
As I continue to evolve, each piece has become stronger and more intricate, helping shape my emerging career and solidifying Fragmentalism as a defining part of my artistic journey.
BIO/ARTIST STATEMENT:
Creating work under the name Cherry Hybrid, I explore themes of identity through a blend of visual art, writing, and curatorial practice. Trained as a writer, curator, and mixed media artist, I use techniques from each discipline to produce artwork, magazines, and themed exhibitions that engage with sexuality, African American history, and politics. At the center of my work is the complexity of identity—its strength, burden, and contradictions. My visual practice often centers on figures, both imagined and historical, with abstract patterns and vivid color used to evoke their environments and narratives. Influenced by movements like Neo-Expressionism, Surrealism, Dada, and the Avant-garde, I aim to challenge representation and spark dialogue. As a native Floridian, I’m committed to strengthening local art communities. This commitment has led to roles such as Artist-in-Residence at SPARC352, founding the zine EarlGrey, and curating several group exhibitions.
