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Biography

 

 

American artist Cheryl Christopher's work relies heavily on examining social practices around clothing and fashion an systems of power that reinforce them.

 

Her work examines what motivates women to bind and distort their bodies for the supposed gratification of a typically male viewer. Christopher also dwells on the contentious idea that “feminine beauty” is achieved only through physical discomfort−the result of sacrifice or physical restraint.

 

Cheryl Christopher received her Master of Fine Arts Degree at the University of the Arts. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University . Christopher lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and works in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Tropicana Casino Resort.

 

 

AWARDS, GRANTS AND HONORS

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Promoting Equity and Social Justice for Women Award “Best of Show” Springfield Art Association, Springfield Illinois, ( International Juried Exhibition) |2019

 

Samuel J. and Eleanor Rosenfeld Scholarship in Fibers

Mountain School of Craft, Haystack, ME | 2015-16 

Selected for most innovative artist, out of 250 recipients.

 

The Richard Patricia Henkel Award for MFA/Studio Art  graduate students, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA | May 2014   The University of the Arts Fellowship Provost Award | 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 

 

Alex Dacorte Award for MFA/Studio Art graduate students. The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA | August 2013 - Emerging artist Alex Dacorte selected work for outstanding artists. $150 cash award for Best in 2D Painting.

 

Excellence in Fine Arts Award, for BFA/Studio Art undergraduate students, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ | May 20Award letter for excellence in studio art.