Bio
Known artistically as a mixed media mosaic artist, in the early 2000's she attended the True Mosaics/Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland, California, where she studied under the the vibrant mosaic artist Laurel True. Sherry’s approach to creating and sharing art is steeped in the spirit of collaboration and inclusion.
She wants her art to be fun, and to engage the imagination and creativity of other people, much the way the art of others has done for her. Her art has been inspired by and bears the creative influences of other artists such as Laurel True, Isaiah Zagar, Niki St. Phalle, Clayton Bailey, and Allen Christian.
Sherry’s art is accessible and energetic. It encourages a reaction from the viewer whether that response is amazement, amusement, or even just a smile. Sherry enjoys anonymous opportunities to observe reactions of people experiencing her work.
She wants her art to be fun, and to engage the imagination and creativity of other people, much the way the art of others has done for her. Her art has been inspired by and bears the creative influences of other artists such as Laurel True, Isaiah Zagar, Niki St. Phalle, Clayton Bailey, and Allen Christian.
Sherry’s art is accessible and energetic. It encourages a reaction from the viewer whether that response is amazement, amusement, or even just a smile. Sherry enjoys anonymous opportunities to observe reactions of people experiencing her work.
Sherry loves the opportunity to place her sculptures into settings beyond the gallery. One of Sherry’s most renowned pieces is also her modus transportius. She drives a bright red ladybug pickup truck, which is often towing a matching long-lashed ladybug trailer, the latter of which serves as a personally curated art gallery.
Sherry hopes her art stretches the mind of the observer to perceive what, to her, is the art in ordinary things. In addition, she looks to mundane objects to expand her own creativity. For example, Sherry really loves to use salt and pepper shakers in her work. She finds that they make perfect noses for mixed media mosaic sculptures.
Sherry hopes her art stretches the mind of the observer to perceive what, to her, is the art in ordinary things. In addition, she looks to mundane objects to expand her own creativity. For example, Sherry really loves to use salt and pepper shakers in her work. She finds that they make perfect noses for mixed media mosaic sculptures.
published Artwork
Sherry's artwork has been published in 3 books:
1000 Artist Journal Pages
By Dawn DeVries Sokol
Publisher: Quarry Books
July 1, 2008
Pages 227 & 228
By Dawn DeVries Sokol
Publisher: Quarry Books
July 1, 2008
Pages 227 & 228
Community
Sherry is extremely active the community. Her projects serve to better the city of Vallejo through art. She has been notably recognized by the city of Vallejo, the California State Assembly, the US House of Representatives and the State Senate of California