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Digital procreate
8x8" + frame
Daniel Kearsey is a multidisciplinary artist from Cleveland, Ohio, whose work explores the intersection of design, illustration, and music. Drawing inspiration from nostalgia, pop culture, architecture, and sports, he creates engaging visuals that beautifully balance creativity with purpose. His art has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and featured in prominent projects for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and The Josh Gibson Foundation.
Artist Statement:
"I’ve been a fan of Pee-wee for as long as I can remember. I vividly recall going to K-Mart with my mom in February of '87 or '88 to find a birthday gift for my cousin. I found the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Colorforms set and instantly asked if I could get one, too. She replied, 'It’s not your birthday, is it?'—and honestly, I still long for that set! Paul Reubens has always been a massive staple in my pop-culture life.
When I saw the call for this exhibition, I wanted to create a piece that captured what countless other kids and I were doing in those late 1980s: sitting in our rooms, watching the show surrounded by our toys and coloring books. The piece is filled with nostalgic references to both Pee-wee and the '80s in general. To match the energy of the Playhouse, I kept my style a little looser than usual and leaned into a much brighter, more vibrant color palette."
Digital procreate
8x8" + frame
Daniel Kearsey is a multidisciplinary artist from Cleveland, Ohio, whose work explores the intersection of design, illustration, and music. Drawing inspiration from nostalgia, pop culture, architecture, and sports, he creates engaging visuals that beautifully balance creativity with purpose. His art has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and featured in prominent projects for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and The Josh Gibson Foundation.
Artist Statement:
"I’ve been a fan of Pee-wee for as long as I can remember. I vividly recall going to K-Mart with my mom in February of '87 or '88 to find a birthday gift for my cousin. I found the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Colorforms set and instantly asked if I could get one, too. She replied, 'It’s not your birthday, is it?'—and honestly, I still long for that set! Paul Reubens has always been a massive staple in my pop-culture life.
When I saw the call for this exhibition, I wanted to create a piece that captured what countless other kids and I were doing in those late 1980s: sitting in our rooms, watching the show surrounded by our toys and coloring books. The piece is filled with nostalgic references to both Pee-wee and the '80s in general. To match the energy of the Playhouse, I kept my style a little looser than usual and leaned into a much brighter, more vibrant color palette."