Folded Time, Living Bloom

This painting is a quiet meditation on memory, fragility, and the dialogue between tradition and the present. A luminous arrangement of peace lilies, rendered with delicate precision, sits in a clear glass vessel, their visible stems suggesting both life and transience. On the worn wooden table, an open book and scattered baby’s breath evoke reflection and the passage of time, while a single red origami crane introduces a vivid, geometric contrast. Echoed by a suspended cluster of paper cranes above, these forms bring a layer of cultural symbolism—hope, wishes, and remembrance—into conversation with the natural world.

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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.