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 ARTIST STATEMENT
Cheryl D. Edwards was born in Miami Beach, Florida. She began her studies in art during 1990 in New York City in a class at the Art Student League taught by the late, Ernest Crichlow. She has been living in Washington, DC for the past 15 years. Cheryl has exhibited in many shows in the Washington, DC area. Gallery representation: Washington Works on Paper; Wohlfarth Gallery (D.C. and Provincetown, Mass.); and Museum of Contempary Art; Daily Original Online Gallery.
Her interest in art stems from her fascination of the human body as a whole. Her medium is oil, and egg tempera. She says, '...the transfer of an image to canvas begins from the process of having the ability to capture the spirit of a person or object being observed. ...The person's soul shines through the process of capturing the light and the dark. As I look at my life, I have found that I have always chosen ART...' Please contact her for viewings and/or visit her websites,
www.yessy.com ; and www.fineartofamerica.com. Cheryl’s studio is located at 4303 Rhode Island Avenue, Studio 215, Brentwood, Maryland.
EXHIBITS
Wohlfarth Gallery, Curators Room, Province Town, Mass.
United States Congressional Arts Judge for Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, (2009)
Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy, invited to participate in December, 2009.
Enclave Art Show, Contest Winner, (Silver Spring, MD) (2009)
Group Exhibit, artdc.org -Hyattsville Gallery (Washington, DC) (2009)
Sketch Book Project, traveling group exhibition (Washington, DC; Brooklyn, NY; Chicago, Illinois; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta,GA; Boston, Mass.) (2009)
Solo Exhibit, Dahlak, Washington, DC (2008)
Solo Exhibit, Wohlfarth Gallery, Washington, DC (2008)
The Meroe Gallery, Group Exhibit, Baltimore, MD (2008)
MOCA DC Gallery, Group Exhibit, Georgetown, DC (2008)
Artery 717 Gallery, Group Exhibit, Old Town, Virginia (2008)
Art & Tarts, Group Exhibit, Silver Spring, Maryland (2008)
Girls Gotta Run Exhibition
, Strathmore Center for the Arts Mansion, Rockville, Maryland (2008)
Black Fine Arts Exhibit, The Puck Building, New York, New York (2008)
Girls Gotta Have Shoes, Prose and Poetry Coffee House, Washington, DC (2007)
Solo Exhibit Willow Street Gallery, Takoma Park, DC (2007)
Solo Exhibit Washington Works on Paper, Brookland, DC (2007)
Whitman Walker Clinic Art Auction, Washington, DC (2007)
James Porter Colloquium Art Auction, Washington, DC (2007)
Group Exhibit – Mark’s Kitchen, Takoma Park, Maryland (2006)
Legacy Fine Arts Show- Camelot, Mitchellville, Maryland (2006)
Juried Exhibition – Urban City Gallery, Capitol Hill, DC (2006)
Solo Exhibit Sackville Gallery, King Street, Alexandria, Virginia (2006)
Juried Exhibition – Capitol Hill Art League, Honorable Mention for Charcoal Drawing (2006)
Solo Exhibit – Saint Albans Society – Washington, DC (2005)
Artwork Series - 2007
“The Return”
The return is about the enslavement of Senegalese people and how they preserved to survive that period of darkness in their history. The work of Cheryl Edwards begins from the beginning of the most abhorred period in Senegal with the “Door of No Return”; which is geographically located in Goree Island, Senegal. The action of perseverance is depicted in semi abstract spiritual pieces of work embodied with strong symbolism, which appeals to everyone on a universal plane. The series ends with every day scenes of what Senegal looks like in today’s society.
New Artwork Series – 2008
“Ndebele People – Dolls Ritual/Play
This series sets forth the concept of the use of dolls by the Ndebele People of South Africa. Traditionally all over the world dolls are inevitably used for play and also used for performing rituals. The series consist of 17 artworks using a technique, which combines ink and water-soluble oils. The works depict a combination of the Ndebele people in South Africa in common everyday scenes, and the work demonstrates through creative visual the effect of the use of dolls for the purpose of performing rituals. Dolls have been historically used by the Ndebele People to enhance the possibility of marriage and childbirth. A more widespread usage is to employ a doll to assist in a healing ritual. Many of the dolls made by the Ndebele woman are representative of the traditional healers (Sangoma); they are notably recognized by their dress and always accompanied by a red blanket or cloth worn over their shoulders. This is symbolic of protection of one’s powers. Other dolls are made of beads, which demonstrate the traditional dress of Ndebele woman.
Press / Publication Coverage
Washington, DC (November 1st, 2008) - Galleries Magazine November 2008 � Vol 36, No. 3 On the Cover Cheryl Edwards- Cheryl Edwards, New Exhibit Ndebele Journey, Curated by Lisa Farrell Ndebele People - Dolls Ritual/Play
This series sets forth the concept of the use of dolls by the Ndebele People of South Africa. Traditionally, dolls are used all over the world for play and also used for performing rituals. The series consist of 17 artworks using a technique, which combines ink and water-soluble oils.
The works depict a combination of the Ndebele people in South Africa in common everyday scenes, and demonstrates through creative visuals the effect of the use of dolls for the purpose of performing rituals. Dolls have been historically used by the Ndebele People to enhance the possibility of marriage and childbirth. A more widespread usage is to employ a doll to assist in a healing ritual.
Many of the dolls made by the Ndebele women are representative of the traditional healers (Sangoma); they are notably recognized by their dress and always accompanied by a red blanket or cloth worn over their shoulders. This is symbolic of protection of one’s powers. Other dolls are made of beads, which demonstrate the traditional dress of Ndebele women.
On view at Washington Works on Paper through November 15.
3420 9th Street NE, 202- 526-8022
Wed, Friday, Saturday noon to 5:00 pm
& Thursday Evening from 4-8 pm
www.FineArtofAmerica.com
Red line Metro Brookland/CUA 1/2 block. This exhibit was produced by Wohlfarth Galleries
Syracuse University Magazine April 2008
Washington, DC (May 8th, 2008) - Congratulations to Cheryl Edwards on her Art Opening at Willow Street gallery.
Human Concept
Washington, DC (April 22nd, 2008) – “The Human Concept” opening reception April 5 Please join us at the Takoma Park Community Center on Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. as we celebrate “The Human Concept,” an exhibit of the work of local artists Cheryl Ed- wards and Susan Crane. The exhibit demonstrates the inner parts of human beings through color and light and shadow, which the artists hope will encourage the viewer The exhibit will be on display throughout the month of April. Additional information on these and other upcoming events can be found on the City’s website at www.takomaparkmd. gov or by contacting the Arts and Humanities Commission at 301-891-7224 or by email at ahc@takomagov.org. |
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