Cheryl Irwin
Born: Washington, USA
Lives: Methven, New Zealand

My art works are artifacts, souvenirs if you will, from the collection of time that I use to create them.  I have been making art and craft of every description since I was a small child.   Although I have participated in courses too numerous to mention and studied formally for 2 years I mostly feel I have been “life-taught”  by listening very carefully to my own heart, intuition and by paying close attention to my body and my feelings.

 My art explores the junction of the physical and spiritual worlds, which occurs within our own bodies.  I am absolutely fascinated by the human body/mind  and  the incredible power of our attitudes to not only influence but to actually create  our own  realities. I use my art to draw attention to the intrinsic energy of the soul, within each of us. I am continually exploring the archetypes of the Divine Feminine, in her goddess and angelic forms as well as her human form. 

The more I paint in the moment, the more joy and peace I feel in my body and it seems to me that my feelings of well-being get embedded in the art itself. My art turns into my spiritual practise and I use it to share the all-encompassing, ever-loving, sheer beauty and bounty of the universe as I know it.

My intention is that you, the viewer, will sense your own connection to this limitless power and see shining within yourself,  the  astonishing  beautiful light that is your own being.

I live in Methven, New Zealand with my amazingly talented photographer husband Bill, see www.billirwinarts.com and let me know if you think I am exaggerating. Our best creative collaborations are our three beautiful sons!

You can see my work at Bryce Gallery in Christchurch or Irwin Gallery in Methven, please ring for an appointment (03)3029905.

If you need a place to stay while visiting our area have a look at our apartment , attached to our home gallery. It's a beautifully quiet place to relax.