Work samples
About Schroeder
Originally from Washington, DC, Schroeder Cherry is an award- winning Maryland-based, multimedia assemblage artist and puppeteer whose art for decades has captured everyday scenes of African diaspora life. He has performed puppetry in museums, cultural centers, libraries and schools across the United States, and his art is in numerous private and public collections. As a museum professional, he has worked in seven U.S. museums, including the Studio Museum in Harlem; The J.… more
Barber Shop Series
These works are acrylic with objects on wood.
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Barbershop Series #42 CutsAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 26 x 27 inches Private collection
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Barber Shop Series #53, TightAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 25 x 30 inches
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Barber Shop Series # 55Acrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 32 x 29 inches
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Barber Shop Series # 58Acrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 33.5 x 31.5 inches
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Barber Shop Series #35, ShootAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 29 x 39 inches
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Barber shop Series#37Acrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 30.5 x 22 inches. Private collection
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Barber shop Series#36 SideAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 31 x 25.5 inches
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Barber Shop Series#50, PreyAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 27 x 24 inches Private collection
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Barbershop Series #48, TrimAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 30 x 20 inches Private collection
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Barbershop Series #47, Own 28.5 x 21 inches-1.jpgAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 28.5 x 21 inches
Assemblage Portraits
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SongDoor Open private collection
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I've Watcheddoor closed text by Thomas Estler Private collection
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No Touchdoor open Text by Thomas Estler.
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Word
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Reclaiming My Timedoor open , 21.5 x 9.5 x 8 Private collection
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Graduatedoor open private collection
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Family Tree door open-1.jpgMixed media on wood. Private collection
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Joker30.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches Acrylic, wood, objects on glass washboard
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No Labels24“ x 10”
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Two Dads31 x 31 inches photo by Minas Konsolas
Schroeder Cherry and His Puppets
Schroeder Cherry played with puppets as a kid. In college he tried puppets again and was hooked. He apprenticed to a puppet master in Chicago and joined a troupe before setting out on his own. Working with sculpted rod puppets and wood cut outs that he designed, Schroeder has performed original shows with puppets in museums, libraries, schools, and cultural centers across the United States. Performances include: "Can You Spell Harlem?," "The Land of Primary Colors," "Underground Railroad, Not A Subway," "Tuskegee Airmen," "How The Sun Came To The Sky," and "Civil Rights Children's Crusade." Puppet Docent Ms. Lily was designed specifically to lead adult tours in museums and art galleries.
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Puppet Jamahl with drumJamahl. Rod puppet with drum.
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Puppet Ms. LilyMs. Lily at Wits End Puppet Slam, Takoma Park, MD
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Puppet Curtis EntrepreneurRod puppet singing blues song
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How The Sun Came To The SkySet for How The Sun Came To The Sky. Rod puppet with wood cut-outs.
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Puppet TevinPuppet Tevin at Smihsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, talking about Tuskegee Airmen.
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Underground Railroad Not A SubwayCabin scene of rRailroad, Not A Subway.
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Puppet Ms .Maya O'PinionMs. Maya O'Pimion, rod puppet.
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Mr. BojanglesPuppets Mr. Zeke and Smooth Earl perform "Mr. Bojangles."
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Puppet Dallas Dan w guitar32 x 10 x 4 inches
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Ms LilyPuppet Ms. Lily, museum docent.
Angel Can Series
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Angel Can #789.5 x 9 x 3.5 inches. Private collection
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Angel Box.jpg
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Angel Can # 669x9x2.5 inches
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Angel Vessel #414 x 5 acrylic on wood with African gourd, metal, cowrie. Private collection
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Angel Can #688.5 x 12 x 2.75 inches Private collection
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Angel Can #739x11x2.25 inches Private collection
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Angel Can #718 x 9 x 2.75 inches Private collection
Railroad Porter Series
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Janus with Schedule48 x 30 inches Private collection
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Traveling Shoes.Acrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 48 x 30 inches Private collection
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I Got Two MindsAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. 48 x 24 inches Private collection
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Baker King22 x 10 inches Private collection
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Sliver Tray w slice
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GenerationsAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on washboard. Private collection
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WantedAcrylic with objects on wood. Private collection
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GraduateAcrylic, glass, thread, metal with objects on wood. Private collection
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Work Clothes Play ClothesSilver trays and mixed media. Private collection
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2 knivesSilver tray and mixed media. Private collection
Music Series
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Piano46 x 48 inches
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Serving_Slices_30 x 26 inches.
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Watermelon Blues48 x 46 inches.
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Double Blow
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Sing28 x 25 inches
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Sax Man38.5 x 22.25 inches
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To Die For47 x 27 inches
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Blow48 x 32 inches
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Mens Choir 1.JPGAcrylic with objects on wood. Private collection
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Sang!32.5 x 22.5 inches Private collection
Narratives
Protest Series
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Good Trouble (doors closed)Acrylic with objects on wood and metal washboard. 33 x 12.5 inches
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Tic_Tac_Covid_30_x_30_inches.jpgTic Tac Covid Acrylic, thread with objects on wood 30 x 30 inches
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Good TroubleAcrylic with objects on washboard. 33 x 28 inches.
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MaskAcrylic with objects on wood 30.5 x 35.25 inches
Future Voter Series
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Future Voter#11acrylic, metal with objecst on wood; 31.5 x 26.5 inches
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Future Voter #3Acrylic with objects on wood. 21 x 20 inches~2.jpg Private collection
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Future Voter Series #12, TwnsAcrylic with objects on wood. 38 x 27 inches
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Future Voter #29, Splash GirlAcrylic with objects on wood 27 x 38.5 x 3 inches 2023
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Future Voter #26 Splash BoyAcrylic with objects on wood. 2023