Alex Cherry (Born 1986) is a self taught artist based in Los Angeles. He blurs the line between design and art with digital works directly inspired by pop culture and music. The illustrations of Cherry are inspired by music. His has been compared to those of John Berkey and Frank Miller by critics. John Berkey heavily influenced his work as a child. As a teenager, the comic book stories and graphic novels of Frank Miller sparked his interest. His work was also influenced by UK graffiti artist Banksy. The recurring theme he has embraced over the years is one of insightful but intelligent rebellion. He ever seeks to make parallels with music that strikes a chord in his artistic soul. His art is insightful and edgy, blurring the distinction between what is beautiful and what is perceived as deathly.
Cherry’s career is on a growth trajectory. He’s now one of the most sought-after contemporary American artists with a following that is ever growing. One of his best-selling works is “Heaven in Her Arms”, a giclee print which is a modern abstract representation of an angel in silhouette. Its shadowed quality and two-tone form are intensified when viewed in a certain setting where it naturally draws the eye, such as a minimalist room. Another highly sought-after illustration of Cherry is “Open Your Eyes.” It is a piece that depicts a silhouetted child against the backdrop of a hazy sky. His other outstanding works include Enjoy the Silence and Time to Pretend, among others.
