Artist Statement: It was such a pleasure to work on this Sing for Hope Piano project alongside the Gouverneur community of staff, patients, and residents! Together, we participated in an art activity designed to capture the voices of the community. Everyone was invited to create a small piece of art on an index card, which came together as a collective mosaic of “tiles” reflecting their favorite colors, visions of community, and what Gouverneur means to them. I used the themes that surfaced in their artworks to create the SFH Piano design. Some recurring themes were abstract drawings in a rainbow of colors, including nature landscapes, and lots of hearts. My signature design is a fluid art technique to create marble-like patterns, which I used on sections of the SFH Piano to inspire an energy of flow. It was such a fun piece to work on, and I hope it adds a bit of joy to Gouverneur Hospital.
Danielle M Chery is a Brooklyn-based artist, educator, and founder of DMC Original Art, a home décor business specializing in one-of-a-kind functional art inspired by the calming flow of nature. Through her work, Danielle merges creativity, wellness, and community, crafting pieces that bring peace and vibrancy into homes, schools, and shared spaces. She incorporates her signature fluid art technique and breathwork practice as a form of moving meditation, transforming everyday objects into functional works that radiate balance, mindfulness, and joy. A Sing for Hope Artist Partner since 2020, Danielle has created public artworks that uplift and connect communities. Her piano Underwater Tune, painted in the early days of the pandemic, was displayed at Hudson Yards before finding a permanent home at Business Technology Early College High School in Queens. She has also guided seniors in Harlem and Brownsville community centers in painting pianos, turning art-making into a joyful, intergenerational experience. Across her practice, whether through DMC Original Art’s colorful trays, coasters, and wall pieces, or through community-based collaborations, Danielle strives to inspire peace, creativity, and togetherness through the universal language of art. Learn more at www.dmcoriginalart.com
