I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already present—surrou… I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it … — shown in a room setting I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already present—surrou… I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already present—surrou… I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was a… — artist's signature I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already pr… — edge view I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already prese… — detail I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was alread… — shown hanging
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already present—surrou…
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it … — shown in a room setting
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already present—surrou…
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already present—surrou…
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was a… — artist's signature
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already pr… — edge view
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was already prese… — detail
I painted this piece as an expression of quiet awakening. I wanted the light to feel as though it was alread… — shown hanging
Painting by Cherie Strudwick 3 Artworks Sold

Where Light Awakens

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

91cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Where Light Awakens captures a moment suspended between stillness and becoming. The wildflowers rise delicately through a field of softened colour, each one reaching into a space already filled with light. Rather than a single source, the illumination seems to hover and breathe within the scene itself—subtle, diffused, and quietly transformative.

This work explores the idea that awakening is not something that arrives from outside, but something that unfolds from within and around us simultaneously. The flowers are not striving toward the light; they are already held in it. Their varied heights and forms suggest individuality within a shared presence—each one distinct, yet part of a greater harmony.

Influenced by early morning landscapes and the fleeting beauty of natural light, this piece blends elements of impressionism with a soft, contemporary realism. The blurred background and bokeh-like atmosphere create a sense of depth and movement, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space where perception gently shifts.

Artist Bio
Photo of Cherie Strudwick
Cherie Strudwick 33 artworks | 2 Sold

“A Lifetime of Creativity Returning Home”

Some artists follow a straight line. Mine has been a long, beautiful arc — and every step of it has brought me back to the canvas.

My creative life began in 1972 at East Sydney Technical College (now the National Art School), where I first learned to see the world through colour, form and expressive movement. Those early foundations shaped everything that came after.

In the years that followed, my design path unfolded in many directions —
fashion, furniture design, interior design.
In 1977, I was honoured with an Australian Design Award from the Industrial Design Council of Australia, recognising my commitment to craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

But my journey didn’t stop there.

I felt called into a different dimension of artistry:
the shaping of lives, stories and spirits.
For decades, I served as an ordained minister in the Uniting Church in Australia, walking with people through their joys, sorrows, transformations and sacred questions.

That chapter changed me.
It deepened my sensitivity, broadened my emotional palette, and grounded me in the quiet places of the human spirit. It taught me how to listen — deeply — and how to honour what is fragile and beautiful in each person’s journey.

Now, in this season of life, I have returned to painting with a full heart and a lifetime of insight. I am an emerging artist, not because my artistic roots are new, but because this is a new beginning — a fresh unveiling of the creative voice that has been growing in me for decades.

My work is shaped by everything I have lived:
the discipline of design, the tenderness of ministry, the spiritual depth of years spent in reflection and service.
Each painting is a quiet space where colour becomes calm, light becomes meaning, and art becomes a moment of stillness in a busy world.

This is Art by Cherie —
a return, a renewal, and a celebration of a life-long creative calling finally coming home.