“My art is an expression of myself, of the world around me. It is a visual voice for stories untold, silenced or forgotten.”
Cheryl-Ann Webster is a mixed media sculptor who has worked as an independent professional artist since 2000. Her work has been exhibited at juried art shows, studios and galleries in three provinces, garnering a ‘Best in Show Award’ in July 2003.
Cheryl-Ann was born and raised in England. After a brief career as a florist, she resumed her education, earning a Diploma in Art and Design in 1992 at the Lowestoft School of Art (England), and a B.A. Honours degree in Culture and Communications at the University of Lancaster (England) in 1998.
Shortly after immigrating to Canada, Cheryl-Ann set up WebsterWood Studio, and began working full-time as an artist.
Life experiences have encouraged Cheryl-Ann to use art as a visual voice for stories forgotten, untold, or silenced. Her art is intended to raise social awareness and to provoke dialogue about issues that we sometimes fear to express. Cheryl-Ann’s art speaks to what we fear to vocalize.
Solo Exhibition on National Tour:
2006. Jan – April. “Beautiful Women Project”
Studio Gallery, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario.
2006. April-May. “Beautiful Women Project”
Arbor Gallery, Vankleek Hill, Ontario.
2006. July-Aug. “Beautiful Women Project”
Cornwall Regional Art Gallery, Cornwall, Ontario.
2006. Nov-Dec. “Beautiful Women Project”
815 Gallery, Hearst, (Northern) Ontario.
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2005. “Spirit of the Beautiful Women Project”
Tulip Art Garden, Ottawa, Ontario.
2004. “BIAM”
Salle Augustin-Chenier, Temiscamingue, Quebec.
2004. “Voyage”
Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador.
2004. “Convergence”
Tom Thomson Gallery, Owen Sound, Ontario.
2003. “Harvest”
Arbor Gallery, Vankleek Hill, Ontario.
2003. “Rhythm”
Tay River Gallery, Pert, Ontario.
2003. “Fusion”
Fusion Clay & Glass Ass. Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.
2001. “Images of Adoption”
St. Paul’s University, Ottawa, Ontario.
Grants & Awards:
2005. Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant.
2004. Women’s Art Festival, Project Assistance Grant.
2004. Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, Seed Grant.
2003. Tay River Gallery, “Best in Show Award”.
