Biography

Bran Cherie (b. 1992) is a mixed-media artist and creative entrepreneur whose work explores connection, identity, love, loss, and the emotional interior of everyday life. Deeply informed by her service in the United States Air Force and years living across Korea, Italy, Hawaii, and the continental United States, Cherie brings a nuanced, culturally grounded perspective to semi-realistic portraiture and narrative-driven compositions. Her practice blends emotional resonance with cultural storytelling, centering the lived experiences of people navigating intimacy, mental health, and belonging.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus

Visual Arts (in progress)
Northern Virginia Community College
Preparing for Master of Fine Arts applications

Professional Experience

Founder & Lead Artist

Mereri Art Collective | 2017–Present

• Established an art and design company focused on fine art, community-centered creative programming, product development, and experiential events

Community Engagement & Curated Events

• Community Art Workshop, Tysons Teammates in partnership with Fairfax County, Virginia. 2026

• Curated Paint Party, Legacy Gallery, District of Columbia. 2024

• Curated Paint Party, DC International School, District of Columbia. 2024

• Private Paint Workshop, Virginia. 2023

• Private Paint Workshop, Hawaii. 2019

• Workshop Facilitator, Women’s Diversity Council, Italy. 2014

Public Art

• Untitled (Private Mural) Italy, 2016

  Acrylic on wall, site-specific installation

Exhibitions & Showcases

• Group Exhibition, Sost Café, Washington, D.C.

• Group Exhibition, Republic Restoratives Distillery, Washington, D.C.

• Group Exhibition, Solo Visual Artist, Mosaic Visions – Spirit of Humanity Showcase, Eaton DC, Washington, D.C.

• Group Exhibition, National Reconnaissance Office, selected from 100+ submissions for Principal Deputy Director’s Office

• Group Exhibition, Black Girl Art Show, Washington, D.C.

• Solo Exhibition, Hickam Art Gallery, Hawaii