A vibrant exhibition by Diane Cherr that explores heritage, nature, and women’s empowerment through layered prints and watercolors.

Artist Statment

My art is filled with interpretations of stories, personal traditions and symbols. Influences are drawn from oral histories, quilt making, my heritage and nature. Reimagining women’s empowerment, creation legends and my ancestry through often kaleidoscopic or quiltlikecompositions is inspiring. My visionscelebrates a sense of history and tell stories, as artifacts from my family often become focal points of my work.

 I create magic through juxtapositions and the unexpected. Prints and watercolors are among the artwork featured here. Rich layers of color, pattern and texture enhance my pieces, my photographs often becoming the basis of prints.

 Imagery can include and combine: objects of contemporary life, vintage and modernfashion accessories, including purses andJudaic symbols such as water, flora andpomegranates. Images can be reinterpreted, using unexpected combinations of color, scale or pattern,creating distinctive work.

Much of my art practice is rooted in rich narratives from my culture. I am proud of my Judaism and create artwork that can be enjoyed with or without a Jewish background. It is important in these contentious times to give voice to the beauty, magic and equality in Judaism. The ugliness of antisemitism and bigotry in the world gives us pause on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we need courage to stand up for our beliefs at this juncture in history.

 We all need a respite from the harshness of the world, to be reminded that our heterogenous and personal backgrounds can fill humanity with kindness and potential.

OPEN TO ALL
This event is Kosher-style.