Cher Musico

Cher Musico, MFA

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 the Operations Manager at Texas Woman’s University’s Division of Visual Arts, inclusive to overseeing the TWU Galleries. She has exhibited with “WE, the Women’s Caucus,” “Growing Up Queer in the South,” “Someone Like Me,”, “Now|Contemporary,” the Texas Vignette, Materials Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Exhibition, 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 in Studio Art from TWU.

 

Recent Works

"Banana Ketchup," from the series, "Balikbayan." Embroidery on cotton napkin, 16 x 16 inches, 2021

"Funyuns," Satin, fabric, embroidery, 2025.

"Cheetos," Vintage handkerchief, mixed-media embroidery & appliqué, 2024

"Peri," Embroidered sanitary napkin, 2024

"Trans Lives," installed at 500X, for the LGBTQIA Exhibition, 2024

"May May," installed at GDAC's Appleton-Patterson Arts Center for "Materials Hard + Soft," 2024

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