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Artist Statement: 2011 I’m busy being swept along by life and the necessity to make a living away from my art practice, which is sad. Although I continue to count my blessings and delve into my creativity, whenever time permits. My artistic accomplishments still delivers tremendous joy and most importantly forgives me for my frequent absence. 2010 During my Arts education I thoroughly enjoyed experimenting in painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking. Regarding my first love, painting, I prefer to work in oils on canvas due to the luminescent quality of the pigments. Drawing is a more instantaneous medium, which I also enjoy; although prefer to challenge myself to accomplish the same free flowing, relaxed style with the use of brush and paint. In selecting a favourite printmaking technique it would be lithography. I am fascinated with the lithographic process, especially the results derived from the surrendering of the age-old stone. 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. Current favourite artist: Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980)
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About the Artist: Born in Sydney Australia Cherie J. Payne has resided in Townsville, the capital city of North Queensland, for the past ten years. Although, has recently relocated to the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, Victoria in the hope of expounding her artistic endeavours. Cherie
works in a variety of styles. Her most recent artistic studies were completed
at James Cook University under the guidance of artists/lectures James
Brown, Ric Schmit, Anneke Silver and Anne Lord. Cherie completed an Honours
degree attached to a Bachelor in Visual Arts in 2006 and was admitted
to a Masters in Social Work at James Cook University in 2011. The
Cherie Blossom website has been designed by the artist as a means to share
Cherie Blossom Art work as well as to network with other artists and prospective
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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. |
Chronology of Art Education and Exhibiting Experience: 2010/2011 Exhibited Organi Gallery, Townsville 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 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. 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
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