Bernina a Swiss family owned company who arguably makes the best sewing machines in the world. In 2011 Bernina Australia launched a national competition to produce a piece of artwork produced on a sewing machine to use to launch a new sewing machine. There were strict guidelines as to the criteria for the artwork. Cheryl won this national competition with […]
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”I only ever wear clothes I’ve made myself, so if you meet me in Adelaide in the supermarket I’m dressed like this,” an indescribably exotic-looking Cheryl Bridgart declared, from beneath a unique hat, at yesterday’s session of the Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair. (Canberra Times) Behind one of the ”windows” in her tunic a single eye stared out wildly at […]
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Mystery, intrigue and fantasy, guest came to an inspiring visual experience as Cheryl showcased her latest colourful, loud & playful fine art embroideries, paintings and garments. Taking inspiration from dreams of Venice her meticulously stitched masks form art works representing our individual uniqueness, embracing our vulnerabilities and exposing our personalities, pain, frustration, cultural beliefs, secrets, needs and goals. “Don’t hide […]
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The Quilters Guild of NSW has Australia’s largest Textile event In 2010 it was held in Darling Harbour this 4 day event attracts thousands of devotees from all over Australia and overseas. Cheryl has designed drafted and created museum quality Art to Wear which have been exhibited in UK. USA & throughout Australasia. Maureen Locke-Maclean asked Cheryl to be their […]
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Cheryl was Guest Artist at Exhibition Park from August 9th – 12th and over 16,000 people watched her create her artworks in front of alive audience. This is the article in the local paper ”I only ever wear clothes I’ve made myself, so if you meet me in Adelaide in the supermarket I’m dressed like this,” an indescribably exotic-looking Cheryl […]
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During the Adelaide Fringe Cheryl decided to have a Solo Exhibition and the arts writer for SA Life voted Cheryl’s Exhibition as one of the 10 Highlights of the Fringe and Womad out of 750 shows – comedy, music, theatre and visual art
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Samela Harris said “She’s is an ardent advocate of “Wearable Art” and, she announces, she only wears things she has made. Hence, Bridgart also is her own work of Art.” Cheryl had 2 SALA exhibitions in 2010 one ‘Time to Dream’ at The Adelaide Town Hall and ‘Etherial Expressions’ in The Adelaide Arcade. This article by Samela Harris was featured […]
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