Cheryl Bridgart, South Australian freehand machine embroidery textile artist in Beltana Studio

Victoria Yurkova recently conducted an interview with Cheryl Bridgart, a renowned textile artist from South Australia. During the conversation, they delved into Cheryl's artistic journey, her impressive and unique art, the challenges faced by textile artists, as well as the significance of being a contemporary full-time artist. This interview is bound to captivate a wide audience, including non-artists. Cheryl Bridgart's web- and social media links: https://bridgart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cherylbridgartartist https://www.instagram.com/bridgartcheryl/ Please find below a transcription of an interview: 00:00 Video Introduction 00:28 Cheryl Bridgart talks about her studio at Beltana House 01:39 Cheryl Bridgart explains how to organize a visit to her studio 02:18 Cheryl Bridgart discusses her workshops at Beltana House 02:59 Cheryl Bridgart shares her journey of becoming a textile artist 04:37 Cheryl Bridgart presents her art-to-wear clothes 05:31 Cheryl Bridgart describes her art education 06:01 Cheryl Bridgart talks about starting her career as a textile artist 08:24 Cheryl Bridgart shares her teaching experience 09:24 Cheryl Bridgart explains what it means to be a full-time textile artist 10:59 Cheryl Bridgart discusses her artwork featuring nesting birds 13:03 Cheryl Bridgart talks about treating her art practice as a business 16:10 Cheryl Bridgart discusses her membership in different art groups 16:38 Cheryl Bridgart shares the difficulties that textile artists can face 18:15 Cheryl Bridgart talks about creating artwork in response to her work not being recognized as art 19:52 Cheryl Bridgart discusses the difference between professional and hobby artists 21:13 Cheryl Bridgart speaks about happy coincidences that could change artists' lives 23:13 Words of gratitude 23:33 Grand final *** Video- and photography: Alex Aleshin Interviewer: Victoria Yurkova Editing: Alex Aleshin & Victoria Yurkova Photos from Cheryl Bridgart's personal archive Music: “Gently Does It ” by Justin Lee from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/gently-does-it License code: ZNQCAJ0V8RTAJNHB The 'Art in Adelaide' project showcases South Australian artists and their creative journeys, including the barriers they overcome to succeed. Join us on this inspiring journey. https://www.facebook.com/artinadelaide https://www.instagram.com/artinadelaide/ https://www.youtube.com/@artinadelaide https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artinadelaide We invite you to support us and local artists by liking, sharing, and commenting on our content. #textileart #machineembroidery #australianartist #southaustralia