About Me

Cha is a Haitian-American multimedia artist and portrait painter based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her artist name—a meaningful nickname passed down from her mother and grandmother—embodies a deep familial connection that echoes throughout her work.

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Cha’s practice draws deeply from Haitian crafting traditions, incorporating sequins, beading, paper mâché, and organic materials such as plants that are left to age alongside the painting. These elements create textured, living surfaces that honor ancestral methodologies while expanding the boundaries of contemporary portraiture.

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Through her work, Cha explores themes of loss, connection, and the complexities of inhabiting a liminal space within her Haitian-American identity. Each piece reflects her personal journey and conveys the intimate histories of both real and imagined figures.

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Balancing strength and softness, Cha emphasizes the beauty of vulnerability and resilience. By archiving the stories of individuals who embody gentle power and powerful gentleness, she preserves narratives that resonate with those who share similar cultural lineages. In doing so, Cha creates a dialogue that extends beyond personal experience and speaks to a wide, diverse audience.