Cherie
Blossom Art
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About the Artist: Born in Sydney Australia Cherie J. Payne spent some of her earlier, formative years residing in New Zealand, located at the base of snowy Mt Taranaki (Mt Egmont). But now considers herself a local having called Townsville home for the past twenty years, the largest urban centre of Far North Queensland. Cherie's recently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy (2019), having graduted from a Masters in Social Work (PQ), at James Cook University in 2015. Her prior artistic studies for a Bachelor & Honours degree in Visual Arts were at James Cook University, under the guidance of artists/lectures: James Brown, Ric Schmit (RIP), Connie Palomo, Anneke Silver and Anne Lord. Earlier creative endeavours & studies prior to university were undertaken at Noosa & Carins for a Certificate IV & Diploma in Art; under the instruction of TAFE lecturers & Artists: Lenore Howard & Jill Chism in Cairns. Cherie
works mostly in oil paint on canvas, the theme underpinning her artwork
is a mixture of: inspiration of Nothern Queensland nature, with an interest
in spirituality & emotionally associated imagery underpinned by
lived experience from grief & loss of family ties. Cherie is drawn
to the use of curvaceous & circular shapes in her conceptual design
process, as feels this captures a feminine quality within her style;
in addition to incorporating the spiral motif as associated with her
childhood & also acts as a symbol for her love of nature Like
Alphonse Mucha Cherie agrees that: Art is Eternal. |
For
the Love of Nature... |
Artist Statement: 2022 2021
2020
2018 2017
2016
Those we love don't go away, Death teaches us that Life is so fleeting ~ so make precious memeries while you can... 2015
2014 Having dyslexia as a young girl I never thought I would have gone on to love study or continued professional development (CPD), so much ~ if I can do it anyone can. It is not about being intelligent it all comes down to dedication and good time management. Although during the completion of this degree there was blood, sweat and tears involved; in particular the latter as my beautiful younger brother died this year ~ it ripped my heart out to find him... and I stuggled to continue with my studies ...and my life without him. The accumulation of grief can become overpowering, in having lost our third brother and a few weeks later our lovely cousin ~ who follwed them to Heaven. Earth is a much lonlier place now, especially without my bebe brother's presence. Although I have faith that their souls continue on and are lighter and happier on the other side. 2013 2012 Heres
to hoping my creative output this year will be more prolific. 2011 2010 Dealing
with the death of loved-ones is a reoccurring element underpinning the
concepts within my work over the last few years. Although I try to capture
brighter imagery, melancholy memories do frequent my medium. In describing
my work on a whole it is about harmonizing the depiction of pleasant
life experiences with tender recollections. Conveying this into visual
imagery can sometimes pose a challenge, which I aim to remedy through
the use of symbolism. Most favourite artist: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
Other favourite artists: Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980)
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Chronology of Exhibiting Experience and Art Education: 2021 - 2022 Nestt Home Decor & Giftware Shop, Willows, Thuringowa, Queensland. 2018 - 2019 Diploma in Art Therapy, Course. Queensland. 2019 Donation of in kind artwork to Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Douglas, Queensland. 2018 Art works displayed in Umbrella Gallery, Members Exhibition, Townsville City. Queensland. 2017/2018
Art work displayed at Park Haven Medical Centre, Hyde Park, Queensland. 2015 Mural work - Uniting Care Community Therapeutic Residence. Townsville, Queensland. 2014 Donation in kind to Townsville Hospital, Social Work Department. 2014 James Cook University, Group exhibtion for Mental Health week, in conjuntion with Social Work studies. 2014 Riverway Artist Markets Thuringowa, Pinnacles Gallery. 2013 Uke Art - at the Cairns Ukulele Festival. This year beneficiary of the Uke Art Exhibition and Auction is the Salvation Army. 2013 TOY TO THE WORLD PROJECT, Fund Raiser. Melbourne, Victoria. This years beneficiary of the Uke Art Exhibition and Auction is the Victorian Aids Council. 2012
Sydenham Library - Water Gardens - Brimbank City Council, Melbourne.
Victoria 2009/2011 Exhibited Townsville City Library, Townsville 2010 Exhibited Good Shepard Nursing Home, Douglas. Townsville 2010 Fabric artist Linda Jackson - Ink on Silk workshop, Umbrella Studio 2009/2011 Exhibited Townsville City Council Community Services Sector, Thuringowa 2009/2010 Exhibited Thuringowa Corporate Library, Townsville 2009 Exhibited at Townsville City Council Corporate Governance - Thuringowa 2008 Gavin Ryan Workshop: Layering Techniques, Umbrella Studio, Townsville 2008 Commission by SEA O2 Corporation, Townsville 2008 Exhibited Pricewaterhouse Coopers Accounting Firm, Townsville 2008/2011 Perc Tucker Gallery, Art About Town Program show casing local Townsville Artists 2007/2008 Commissioned for a series of paintings for Kids in Harmony, Townsville 2007 Exhibited in Spiritual Fair, Brothers League Club Thuringowa 2007 August, Attended the Taubmans Paint Specialist Program 2007 Official Honours Graduation from James Cook University 2006 Completion of Honours Degree attached to Bachelor of Visual Arts, James Cook University, Townsville Qld 2006 May-2007 January. Toastmasters International. Magnani House, Townsville 2006 May. Exhibited work in conjunction with Fund Raising Event for Townsville Central Afternoon School Care – Metropolitan Hotel. South Townsville 2006 September. A Pictorial Compendium of an Afterlife, Umbrella Studio Townsville 2005 May. Perc's Purses. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. Townsville, Qld 2004 December. Birthdays. Umbrella Studio's 2004 Members Exhibition. Townsville, Qld 2004 October. Exhibited Townsville Defence Force Cocktail Party. Surf Life Saving Club Strand, Qld 2004 Completed Bachelor of Visual Arts. James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 2003 December. Mural work for Guru's Tandori Hut: Indian Restaurant 2003 October. “Emerging” Third Year Bachelor of Visual Arts, Perc Tucker Gallery. Townsville. Qld 2003 August. "It's Not What it Seems". Panorama House. Castle Hill, Townsville. Qld 2003 June. Invited to participate in Life Drawing Demonstrations for the “Annual Northern Women’s Exposition” Artist Exhibit for the Life Drawing Presentation. Townsville Convention. Qld 2002 November. College of Music Visual Arts and Technology, James Cook University - "In House Exhibition" - for first and second year students. Vincent Campus, Townsville, Qld. 2002 November. Volunteer on Community Painting Project for Townsville Central Preschool, Snuggle Pot & Cuddle Pie. Townsville Qld 2002 May. Townsville Art Society Exhibition. Perc Tucker Gallery. Townsville, Qld. 2001 "One Thousand, One Hundred & Twenty Eight Hours" Cairns TAFE Student Exhibition, Qld 1999 February - 2001 May. Diploma of Visual Arts. Certificate IV in Visual Arts (Painting). Cairns TAFE Qld 1998 February-November. Certificate IV in Adult University Prep’ Course. Sunshine Coast Qld 1997 January-September. Certificate in Cartooning. ICS Learning, Sunshine Coast Qld 1996 May-June. Certificate in Calligraphy. ACE Education, Sunshine Coast Qld 1992 Modern Drawing & Painting Workshop. Hornsby High School, Sydney, NSW |
Publications: Facebook Coast to Coast Television Program, on Art in Townsville Sun Newspaper, Townsville Townsville Umbrella Studio News Letter & Website Channel Seven, Local News Coverage |
Selected Prizes and Awards: 2005 Awarded Merit based Commonwealth Government Learning Scholarship in conjunction with studies at James Cook University. Townsville. Qld. 2003 October. Received Painter of the Year Award, Bachelor of Visual Arts. James Cook University. Townsville. Qld. 2003 July Mount Isa Art Exhibition. First Place for Oils & or Acrylics. Mount Isa, Qld. |
Cherie aspiring young artist at Whalan High School, with Art Teacher
Mr Malleon.
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