Cheryl Harrison
I’m not trying to answer life’s riddles, it’s more like… this is how I’m feeling.
Cheryl Harrison is a contemporary Australian artist whose artistic journey spans back to the 1990s. Over the years, she has garnered a global following, with collectors from around the world admiring her work. Cheryl's artistic prowess has been showcased through solo exhibitions at esteemed galleries in prominent locations such as the Strand in London, Cambridge, and various cities in Cornwall including Truro, St. Ives, and Penzance.
During her time in the south of the UK, Cheryl immersed herself in the vibrant artistic community, rubbing shoulders with esteemed post-modern British artists like Sandra Blow, Terry Frost, and Barry Cooke. This period of her life greatly influenced her artistic development and contributed to her unique style.
Upon returning to Australia, Cheryl pursued further education, earning her Masters in Visual Arts from the Queensland College of Arts at Griffith University in Brisbane. Since then, she has continued to captivate audiences with solo exhibits in public and private galleries across Brisbane, Cairns, and Port Douglas.
Cheryl's studio is nestled in the tropical paradise of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, where she finds inspiration in the stunning natural surroundings. Collaborating with her talented husband Pez, who is also an abstract painter, Cheryl creates art that reflects her deep understanding of mediums and processes. Each original painting is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, drawing from Cheryl's twenty-five years of professionalism.
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Biography
Cheryl Harrison is a contemporary Australian artist whose artistic journey spans back to the 1990s. Over the years, she has garnered a global following, with collectors from around the world admiring her work. Cheryl's artistic prowess has been showcased through solo exhibitions at esteemed galleries in prominent locations such as the Strand in London, Cambridge, and various cities in Cornwall including Truro, St. Ives, and Penzance.
During her time in the south of the UK, Cheryl immersed herself in the vibrant artistic community, rubbing shoulders with esteemed post-modern British artists like Sandra Blow, Terry Frost, and Barry Cooke. This period of her life greatly influenced her artistic development and contributed to her unique style.
Upon returning to Australia, Cheryl pursued further education, earning her Masters in Visual Arts from the Queensland College of Arts at Griffith University in Brisbane. Since then, she has continued to captivate audiences with solo exhibits in public and private galleries across Brisbane, Cairns, and Port Douglas.
Cheryl's studio is nestled in the tropical paradise of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, where she finds inspiration in the stunning natural surroundings. Collaborating with her talented husband Pez, who is also an abstract painter, Cheryl creates art that reflects her deep understanding of mediums and processes. Each original painting is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, drawing from Cheryl's twenty-five years of professionalism.
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Nationality:
AUSTRALIA
- Date of birth : unknown date
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- Groups: Contemporary Australian Artists

Ongoing and Upcoming art events
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Influences
Education
2010 - 2010
Business Course, Sunshine Coast Tafe
Caloundra,
QLD,
Australia
2007 - 2009
Masters of Arts In Visual Arts
Brisbane,
Queensland,
Australia
1996 - 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ballarat,
Victoria,
Australia
Artist value certified
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Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2024
Top Ten Best Seller - Bluethumb
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2023
Bluethumb Art Prize - Finalist
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2023
Top Ten Best Seller - Bluethumb
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2022
Top Ten Best Seller - Bluethumb
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2021
Top Ten Best Seller - Bluethumb
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2015
Sunshine Coast Art Prize - Scap 2D Finalist
Caloundra,
QLD,
Australia
2012
Sunshine Coast Art Prize - Scap 3D Finalist
Noosa,
QLD,
Australia
2011
Cairns Regional Council - Radf Grant
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2010
Australia Arts Council - Artstart Grant
Caloundra,
QLD,
Australia
2010
Arts Queensland - Career Development Grant - Travel To Usa
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
Collective Expositions
2024
40 X 40 Exhibition
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2023
Statement Makers
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2023
Finalists Exhibition Bluethumb Art Prize
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
2020
The Other Art Fair
Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
2016
Ten By Eight - Kickarts Contemporary Arts
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2015
Kick'n It - Kickarts Contemporary Arts
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2014
Affordable Art Exhibition - Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2013
Affordable Art Exhibition - Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2009
Loitering With Intent - Project Gallery
Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
2005
St Ives Fringe Festival
St Ives,
Cornwall,
Australia
2005
Affordable Art Fair
Battersea,
London,
United Kingdom
2004
St Ives Fringe Festival
St Ives,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom
2002
Plumbline Gallery
St Ives,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom
2002
Hays Gallery
London,
Greater London,
United Kingdom
2002
3 Women Artists - Alethea Garstin / Dora Holzhandler / Cheryl Harrison - The Market House Gallery
Marazion,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom
2002
Affordable Art Fair
Battersea,
London,
United Kingdom
2001
Plumbline Gallery
St Ives,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom
2001
Orleans House Gallery
Twickenham,
Greater London,
United Kingdom
2000
Open Exhibition - Pitzhanger Manor House And Gallery
Earling,
West London,
United Kingdom
Permanent Collections
2022
Gpt Group Corporate Collection
Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
2022
Queen And Collins Collection
Melbourne,
Vic,
Australia
Publications & Press
Residencies
2012
Trinity Bay High School
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
Solo Expositions
2016
Breathe - Kickarts Contemporary Arts
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2012
A Portion Of Place - Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns,
QLD,
Australia
2009
Don’t - College Gallery
Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
2006
Altered States
Truro,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom
2005
Weathered Language
St Ives,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom
2002
Place Belong Me; Place Belong You -
Earling,
West London,
United Kingdom
2002
Cheryl Harrison - New Work
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
United Kingdom
2001
Scratching The Surface
London - Australian High Commission,
London,
United Kingdom
Activity on ArtMajeur
Last modification date : Apr 23, 2025
(Member since 2024)
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Artworks by Cheryl Harrison added to favorite collections: 613
Latest News
All the latest news from contemporary artist Cheryl Harrison
Added Aug 10, 2024
My partner in all things creative has joined Artmajeur! Check out his latest work on his profile 'PEZ'
Added Mar 21, 2024
Expanse - 150 x 90 cm. latest piece just uploaded.
Added Jan 12, 2024
...the unexpected dangers found in the studio!
Added Jan 12, 2024
Welcome to my studio in tropical Far North Queensland, in Australia. ...just a typical day working it out as we go along.
Reviews and comments

©2025 Cheryl Harrison
Thanks so much PEZ! ...back at you, loving your latest extra large pieces.

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©2025 Cheryl Harrison
Thanks Coco, yes it's receiving a lot of attention.

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
Whaou ! Bravo , cette oeuvre est de toute beauté !
Wow! Bravo, this work is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks so much Coco.

©2025 Cheryl Harrison
Une oeuvre sublime de grand format qui nous émerveille instantanément ! Très belle réussite , Bravo !
A sublime large-format work that instantly amazes us! A great achievement, Bravo!

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
Avec Cheryl Harrison ce n’est pas compliqué, chacun de ses tableaux sont merveilleusement bon!
With Cheryl Harrison it's not complicated, each of her paintings are wonderfully good!

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©2025 Cheryl Harrison
TRÈS FORT
VERY STRONG

©2025 Cheryl Harrison
Une œuvre remarquable, profondément ressentie, pressentie, atypique.
A remarkable work, deeply felt, anticipated, atypical.

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
LA PLÉNITUDE DE L’EXPRESSION INTENSE
THE FULLNESS OF INTENSE EXPRESSION

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
...Thanks, was a complex piece to create, but that's what keeps us all painting - the challenge to resolve things.

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©2024 Cheryl Harrison
UNE ŒUVRE TRÈS PUISSANTE
A VERY POWERFUL WORK
thank you very much

©2025 Cheryl Harrison

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
MAGNIFIQUE
GORGEOUS
Thanks you so much.

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
TRÈS FORT
VERY STRONG
Ідеальне поєднання кольорів в кожній композиції! Суперові абстракції! Браво!
Perfect combination of colors in each composition! Super abstractions! Bravo!
Thanks so much for commenting Olena, really appreciate it.

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
C'est magnifique)
It's beautiful)
glad you like it.

©2024 Cheryl Harrison

©2025 Cheryl Harrison

©2024 Cheryl Harrison
Thank you, one of my favs
Original and refined artist, excellent technique, top+++
Hi there Cheryl, thanks so much for following my future work. I discovered your beautiful work recently and just love it - uplifting light, very exciting and stimulating. Amazing to know that you know Truro (the town I was brought up in) and that you know Cornwall so well. All my family have lived their for generations and I lived there until moving to France after my Fine Art studies in London. I am very influenced by Cornwall still, the light, color, the abandoned mines, the coast and the artists.
I'll be following you. Have fun. Best wishes, Helen
Thanks Helen, yes Cornwall gets under your skin, wonderful part of the world and like you still a big influence. Best Cheryl

©2025 Cheryl Harrison
I hope you can tell, I loved painting this piece, it just brings me such a feeling of joy and happiness whenever I see it, I don't know why.

©2025 Cheryl Harrison
If you are looking for an art that 'POPS" you've found it! The orange in particular ZINGS!

©2025 Cheryl Harrison
Just posted my latest piece titled 'Lost In Thought' I hope it resonates.