Cheryl is honoured to be a finalist in this biennial art prize sponsored by The Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Society It is the culmination of hundreds of hours of Cheryl hand guiding her trusty sewing machine.   Her work ‘Natural Harmony’ a 92cm x 84 cm freehand machine embroidered piece was created without the use of cameras, computers or projectors.   Outline  drawing of Natural Harmony the first 5 hours of many hundreds of hours […]

The judging panel consists of Dr Lisa Slade, Assistant Director, Artistic Programs at the Art Gallery of South Australia, Patrice Sharkey, Artistic Director for ACE Open and artist, arts writer and academic Sera Waters. Congratulations! Your submission for the 2019 Tatiara Art Prize has been selected for judging. KEY DATES Official opening + winner announced 6.30pm, Friday 20 September 2019 People’s Choice announcement 10am, 1 November 2019 Exhibition dates 23 September – 1 November, 2019 The full list of finalists will be listed on our […]

Over 200 people came to my SALA Opening truly ‘AUDACIOUS’ Lots of friends dressed audaciously and lots came with a zebra theme. Zoe was very happy. Penny Griggs did a wonderful opening speech, what else would one expect from Penny I am so happy to be an artist! I meet lots of new people and re-acquaint with so many old friends to share my dreams. I feel so privileged to be an artist and have […]

On 25th November 2015 John my partners 6th generation farm was one of the 700 farms burnt in one of the biggest and most ferocious fires that South Australia has seen. Tragically 2 people lost their lives  We were at the farm at Mallala on the night of the fire, Nov 25. I could not sleep, so as an artist I began to draw my feelings & response, (eerie, surrounded by twisted ruins, trees burning, […]

Showcasing Cheryl’s unique visual language laced with dreams, feelings and passion in highly skilled fine art embroidery and paintings, Come see this new body of vivid eye-catching works. in historic horse stables. Over 1400 people have come to Cheryl’s previous SALA Solo Exhibitions. See her art, chat with her and watch Cheryl create on her sewing machine.