Chez is a Wilmington, Delaware-based artist known for mixed media, pop, and street art that reflects on cultural anxiety and isolation in a hyperconnected world¹.

Style

Chez's work is dominated by bright colors and vivid designs that challenge conformity through multiple mediums. His aesthetic draws from graffiti art, skateboarding, and punk rock influences, creating pieces that encourage individual expression without regard for boundaries or traditions¹. His signature style includes cartoon-like robot characters and geometric patterns, often incorporating bold color palettes of blues, pinks, yellows, and purples across digital art, murals, and screen prints¹.

Background

Born David Sanchez, Chez is a self-taught artist empowered by punk's do-it-yourself mentality. He began his artistic journey through music, starting with drums in 8th grade before transitioning to guitar and vocals, then moving into graphic arts during high school². Since 2009, he has co-owned Spaceboy Clothing with partner Noah Merenda, initially operating from a $700/month Elsmere storefront before relocating to Market Street in downtown Wilmington in 2011 at the invitation of Buccini Pollin Group developers³. Chez employs multiple mediums for storytelling including digital work, video, music, screen printing, and tattoos¹.

Notable Works

Chez's recent robot installation project gained widespread attention throughout Wilmington, featuring removable cutout pieces attached to poles that add visual interest without property damage. The project was inspired by his trips to West Coast street art scenes, including Los Angeles' abandoned graffiti skyscraper and creative communities in San Diego and Austin⁴. In 2017, Chez Creative partnered with Downtown Visions to revitalize Humble Park, transforming the neglected space into an outdoor performing arts venue featuring a colorful mural designed by Sanchez⁵. Beyond visual art, he performs in a punk/rock band called Crafting and works as a tattoo artist at Hereditary Tattoo Studio^{2 6}.