A Gentle Interval

A quiet vessel, holding a season in bloom.

Blue-violet and white flowers lean gently toward one another, their golden hearts softly illuminated. Behind them, a lady’s silk scarf unfolds like a remembered landscape — a qinglü shanshui (青绿山水), flowing in shades of blue and turquoise green. Below, a Go board (围棋) rests mid-game, its black and white stones paused in a silent dialogue.

Together, these elements create a moment of stillness — where flowers, silk and the ancient game of Go come together in quiet harmony, evoking beauty, memory and contemplation.

This artwork was proudly selected for exhibition at the Australian Watercolour Institute’s 2026 Bicentenary Exhibition at the Garden Gallery.

The artwork has been professionally mounted on high-quality thick paper, with the $200 mounting cost included as a complimentary addition to the artwork price. It is beautifully finished and ready for framing.

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"Paint, as if the brush is an extension of my arm, my body and my mind. Paint, as if my art is blossoming on the strong shoots with the energy of harmony flowing within. "

Cheryl is an Australian artist of Chinese heritage, born in Yunnan, China. She began studying Chinese calligraphy at age ten and later developed a focused practice in Chinese brush painting, exploring its techniques and philosophical roots.
Her work centres on still life, birds, and botanicals, using both the mogu (boneless) technique and meticulous brushwork to balance fluidity with precision. Through ink and colour, she captures movement, harmony, and atmosphere.
Now based in Australia, Cheryl draws inspiration from the natural environment, particularly native birds and flora. Her works have been exhibited in the East Meets West Arts Exhibition (2024) at Hunter Valley Wetland Centre, reflecting both artistic expression and an awareness of wildlife conservation.
Cheryl actively supports charitable causes in Australia, contributing to initiatives such as brain cancer treatment by donating proceeds from her artwork sales to the Neuro Surgical Research Foundation.
She is a member of the Australian Watercolour Institute and was an exhibiting member of the Ku-ring-gai Art Society, with a practice that bridges Eastern tradition and contemporary expression.