Cheyne Gallarde (born 1980) is a queer illustrator, actor and photographer who was born and raised in Hawaii. He is known for his vintage comic style drawings which generally focus on significant figures in the LGBTQ+ community.
Career
Gallarde is a creator who works in various fields in the arts. He has been chosen by several companies to contribute his illustrations, photographs, and insight. In 2015, he was a guest speaker at a TEDx presentation in Honolulu. Gallarde was also chosen by GLAAD and Adobe to be featured in their pride series "Create Change" which focuses on LGBTQ+ community issues, inspiration, and self-expression.
Photographer
Cheyne Gallarde was the founder and photographer of Firebird Photography. His photographic work mostly consists of self-portrait series that highlight differences at the individual level.
Illustrator
Cheyne Gallarde is most commonly known for his comic style illustrations.
Awards
Cheyne Gallarde is a multi award-winning artist.
Bibliography
“Local Books Highlight Family Sunday.” Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI). Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. April 16, 2017. "Art Week." Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI). Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. April 15, 2017. Nadine Kam. "Best Face Forward." Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI). Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. March 14, 2013. "Bobo's Launches Its Limited-Edition LGBTQ+ Artist Series Pride Bars; The Small Batch, Wholesome Snack Brand Is Celebrating Love Year-Round by Donating 100% of Profits to PFLAG and The Center on Colfax to Provide Resources to the LGBTQ+ Community." PR Newswire. May 25, 2021. Mindy Pennybacker. "Cataluna's New Book Meant For Family Bonding." Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI). Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. October 23, 2016. "Drag Queens, Super Heroes, and Villains... OH MY! This Hawaiian Artist Reimagines Your Favorite LGBTQ+ Icons." The Advocate. April 1, 2021. Mark Olsen. "GLAAD and Adobe Release Special Pride-Themed Create Change Interview Series." States News Service. June 29, 2021. Nadine Kam. "MTV taps Hawaii artist to showcase Video of the Year Nominees." Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI). Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. September 8, 2019. Mindy Pennybacker. "TEDx Localizes Global Conversations." Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI). Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. March 24, 2015. “Cheyne Gallarde: Celebrate Our Heroes.” Art Sphere Inc. | Transforming Lives Through The Arts. January 29, 2022. Online. Scott Whelden. “Cheyne Gallarde on Channeling His Inner-Everybody.” Honolulu Museum of Art. September 5, 2014. Online. Mark, Steven. "Local LGBT Film Fest Soars Over the Rainbow." TCA Regional News. Chicago. TCA Regional News. Chicago. Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. August 8, 2019.
References
Further reading
Cataluna, Lee. Ordinary Ohana. Bess Press, 2016.
External links
Artist's Personal Website: https://cheynerama.com/
"The Power of Nostalgia | Cheyne Gallarde | TEDxHonolulu." TEDx. April 24, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJZWcKOIZMo "Bobo's Cause Bar | 'Pride' Lemon Poppyseed Oat Bar LGBTQ+ Artist Series." 2021. https://eatbobos.com/products/pride-bar-lemon-poppyseed-oat-bar