Cher Musico

Cher Musico (she/they) is a queer, autistic, Filipinx-American interdisciplinary artist whose work explores dimensions of home, related to identity, domestic labor and community. Her work intertwines the warmth of nostalgia and culture as both a personal homage and exploration of memory and identity, rendered with craftsmanship and heartfelt passion. Through a vibrant interplay of mediums and techniques, Musico’s art reflects a deep engagement with both her Filipinx-American heritage and her queer identity, offering a rich tapestry of personal and cultural exploration.

Deeply rooted in her background and personal experiences, she creates art that is both introspective and communal. She invites viewers to engage with the nuanced aspects of home and identity as a way to foster a deeper understanding of the diverse narratives that shape our lives. In every stitch, her art embodies an exploration of belonging and self, creating spaces where identity and community can be both questioned and celebrated. Her work is a multifaceted reflection of the ways in which we navigate and embrace our complex, intersecting selves.

Currently, she’s operations manager at Texas Woman’s University’s Division of Visual Arts, inclusive to overseeing the East | West & Student Union Galleries. She has exhibited with “WE, the Women’s Caucus,” “Growing Up Queer in the South,” “Someone Like Me,”, “Now|Contemporary,” the Texas Vignette, the Materials Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and more. As a writer and performer, she’s spent time competing in spoken word poetry slams. In addition, she helped co-found Mustache Envy Drag and Queerlesque, an entertainment troupe, and is currently serving as the executive producer. She received her AAA in Visual Communication and BFA in Advertising Design from the Art Institute of Dallas and her MFA from TWU.