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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On the 25th of November there was a tragic grass fire which started at Pinery it burnt over a 120km fire front in wind speeds of up to 81 kms/hr. In this fire two local people tragically lost their lives Janet Hughes and Allan Tiller. The fire destroyed 21,000 acres of farmland and 700 farms were impacted including my partners […]
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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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One of Cheryls friends asked Cheryl to embroider her son’s cats Silver & Puss Wuss for his 21st birthday. Cheryl had known James since he was a small boy and got his cats. Silver and Puss Wuss will now live for ever
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The description of ‘A Black Tie Affair ‘ in The Adelaide Review contained “An intimate experience of the extraordinary detail of the ‘drawn’ stitch. This visual feast of stitched narratives in the form of wall-art, men’s one-off waistcoats, bow-ties, hats and colourful paintings all respond and celebrate the title.” Over 150 Guests dressed in black tie outfits to celebrate the […]
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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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Dec 1/2010– Jan 8/2011(extended for another month) Santos Conservation Centre Adelaide Zoo Cheryl was approached by the Adelaide Zoo to have an exhibition at their conservation centre. This was like returning home because she had had 2 previous exhibitions at the Zoo one in 1993 called Noah’s Art was for the preservation of the yellow footed rock wallaby. I am […]
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