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Barb Cherry
Fine Artist
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Artspace
201 E. Davie Street
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27601
Artist Statement
I have explored the majority of two-dimensional mediums, including encaustics and printmaking. Oil paint is my fundamental choice because of its manageability allowing detail and transparency. I use Surrealism to have a relatable image in an alternate reality to heighten the subject matter. This approach creates a visual that can be relatable, while thought-provoking through its abnormality.
I create conceptual art about mental disorders as a platform to express empathy and interact with others about these topics that are typically avoided. It is to bring awareness to the commonality of others suffering from its many varieties. I want it to be used as a catalyst towards a healthy discussion, instead allowing us to hide behind self-destructive tendencies.
Education
2014
2007
BA in Studio Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC, 3.93 GPA
AA in Psychology, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
Skills
2D Art: Oil paint, Printmaking, Encaustics, Charcoal, Graphite, Pen & Ink
Computer: Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Exhibitions
2022
2021
2020
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
FRESH Preview, Gallery 2, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
Remix, Gallery 1 and 2, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
Featured Artist Hallway Exhibition, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
Anything Goes 2019, Litmus Gallery and Studios, Raleigh, NC
Art of Mind, Imurj, Raleigh, NC
Exposed: Nudes in Art 2019, Litmus Gallery and Studios, Raleigh, NC
Members’ Showcase, Suntrust Gallery, The Durham Art Guild, Durham, NC
Members’ Showcase, Suntrust Gallery, The Durham Art Guild, Durham, NC
FRESH Preview, Gallery 1 and 2, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
Annual Portraying Pets and People National Juried Art Show, 311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC
2018
2014
2013
2012
2012
Meredith Hues Iris Exhibition, Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Visceral, Senior Art Exhibition, Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
New Beginnings, Manifestations Gallery, Cary, NC
Awards and Honors
2019
2013
2013
2012
2012
2011
Merit Award, Exposed: Nudes in Art 2019, Litmus Gallery & Studios, Raleigh, NC
First and Second Place in Painting, The Colton Review: Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Mass Grant Award, Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Rebecca Clover Memorial Award, Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Alpha Sigma Lambda: Pi Theta Chapter, A National Honor Society for Adult Learners in Continuing Higher Education, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
2005-07
Dean’s List, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC
Volunteering Experience
2019-21
2012
2007
Volunteer, Contemporary Art Critique, VAE, Raleigh, NC
Volunteer, Summer Arts Program, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
Volunteer, Academically Gifted Reading Group, Farmington Woods Elementary School, Cary, NC
Publications
2021
2014
2013
PBS News Feature, NC Weekend on Artspace
The Colton Review: A Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
The Colton Review: A Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Memberships
2020-present
2014-present
2014-present
Studio Artist, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
VAE, Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC
Durham Art Guild, Durham, NC
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