Artist Statement

I am a passionate collector, a finder of natural treasures and beautifully crafted objects
that have been forgotten, overlooked, or cast aside. I analyze and evaluate. How does
this speak to me? Can I cleverly incorporate its essence, or the object itself, into my art?

From the breathtaking colors of an Arizona sunset to the muted shades of vintage
papers, my art is influenced by textures and patterns from the natural world, ancient
symbols, all things music, and the magical colors of the desert southwest. As my art
evolves, I find it exciting to explore different media, materials, and techniques.

Art has become the expressive focus of my life, filling me with the power of imaginative thinking. Whether starting with a fully formed vision, or a concept to be developed from a theme, a few simple marks, or perhaps a color combination I wish to explore, my work evolves until it feels right - complete, balanced, conceivably intriguing to the viewer. I am driven by the excitement of making something of substance, of value, from a blank substrate. No rules. No restrictions. Pure creativity.

Bio

Cheryl Goodberg is known for her award-winning collages made from artist painted papers, vintage materials, botanical elements, found and repurposed components. A conservatory trained percussionist, she brings to art the discipline and sensitivity of her musical training. Her portfolio contains an eclectic collection of painting, assemblage, collage, and photography.

Cheryl received applied art training at The Drawing Studio, Art Institute of the Arizona- Sonora Desert Museum, Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education, and in studio with Deanna Thibault. Influential teachers in classes and workshops include Betsy Dillard Stroud, Jane Davies, Stan Kurth, Laura Lein-Svencner, Catherine Nash, Jo Toye, and Nicholas Wilton.



Selected Juried Exhibitions

September 30-December 6, 2024
Reece Museum “2024 International FL3TCH3R Exhibit”
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City TN

October 1-25, 2024
Black Box Gallery “Photo Shoot:2024”
Portland OR

December 2, 2022-February17, 2023
Untitled Gallery Tucson “Small Works”
Tucson AZ

October 15, 2022-January 14, 2023
Fusion Art “5 th Women Artists”
fusionartps.com

October 27-November 19, 2022
National Collage Society “38 th Annual Juried Exhibit”
Coburn Art Gallery, U of Akron
Akron OH

September 3-November 26, 2022
Untitled Gallery Tucson “Still”
Tucson AZ

September 2022
Artist Space Gallery “Colors”
artistspacegallery.com

October 3-31, 2020
Untitled Gallery Tucson “Art As Resilience, Resistance & Respite”
Tucson AZ

March 13-April 19, 2020
Light Art Space Gallery “Provocation of Place”
Silver City NM

August 17-September 29, 2019
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center “The Power of Small Things”
Webster House Gallery
Port Angeles WA

July/August 2019
Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery “No Walls, Just Great Art”
bauhausprairieartglaaery.com

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