About Sharon
Sharon Cheney began her art career in her teen years. She later attended the following schools in Montreal: Ecole des Beaux Arts, the Saidye Bronfman Center, and the Visual Arts Center. In addition, she has trained with many well known artists.
As a teenager she did street paintings with Ester Worthheimer. Later she studied stone sculpture with Stanley Lewis, life drawing and sculpting with Sylvia Lefkovitz, pastel painting with Horace Champagne, Max Stiebel, and Jeanne Lynn, Chinese water colors with Ming Ma, oil painting with David La Fell, sculpture and mold making with Donald Liardi, and Carman Flagelinni. portrait painting with Vincent Capario, landscape painting with Bruce Heggwitt, Frank Zukerell, and Rita Briansky, and floral painting with William Shultz. She also studied clay molding and life drawing at the Ecole des Beaux Arts.
As a member of the Pastel Society of Canada, the Conseil de la Scupture de Quebec and the Arts Club of Montreal, she has participated in over 25 group shows in Quebec, Ontario, and New York, some of which she helped organize. Though she paints scenes of Quebec, she like many artists before her, has had the need to travel to far away places such as Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Europe for inspiration. She shares the vibrant colors and exotic landscapes which have inspired her.
Sharon Cheney was born and educated in Montreal, Quebec. She was always fascinated by people even from an early age. For as long as she can remember, she liked to watch them and imagine what they were thinking and feeling. This interest was further developed through her training as an Occupational Therapist, her studies in Counseling Psychology and Holistic Therapies, her extensive travel experiences, and awareness of her intuitive abilities. All of these have given her an increased sensitivity and understanding into the nature of human beings. Her belief in Jungian psychology is reflected in her sculptures, many of which depict the many faces of the Goddess and other archetypes. The femine principle is exemplified in her sculptures "The Temptress", The Fertility Goddess", "Sacred Marriage" and "Mother and Child."
Her oil paintings and pastels demonstrate her love of nature and often have a mysterious emotional quality to them. The viewer can readily relate to the variety of feelings expressed in her work. Her channeled energy paintings are designed to heal the body as well as the spirit. These brightly colored oil paintings energize and bring joy just by looking at them. They can also be used as a focus for meditation.
Sharon has participated in many group shows in and around Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Cologne, Germany, Florida,and in western New York. In 1989, she did a five woman show "Visions de Cinq Femmes." She has had several solo shows in which she has showcased both her paintings and sculptures. Her works have been shown in galleries in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and New York. Works by Sharon Cheney are in the private collections of Dr. Norbert Hautzer of Germany and Brian Mulroney, the former Prime Minister of Canada.
In addition to her art education, Sharon Cheney holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Science, and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has studied holistic therapies amd metapsychics in both Canada and the United States and is a trained Hypnotherapist.
Her art experience includes acting as Director of Cheney Creations, organizing and marketing solo and group art exhibitions, designing and producing commisioned sculptures and paintings as well as participating in numerous art exhibitions. To learn more about Sharon Cheney's more intuitive and teaching skills, please click on her website www.sharoncheney.com.
SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Group Exhibition November 1998
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
DALE ALPEN-WHITESIDE, a resident of Vankleek Hill, Ontario and a professional printmaker at John Abbott College in Ste-Anne de Bellevue, Dale has had major exhibitions in Montreal and Ottawa. Her works are in private and corporate collections in Europe and North America. Alpen-Whiteside’s exhibit comprises acrylic and watercolour paintings and prints.
SHARON CHENEY was born and educated in Montreal. She has been involved in art for over 20 years, participating in many group shows. Her sensitivity and understanding of people are expressed in both her sculptures and paintings. Her works are in collections in Europe, United States, and Canada including the private collection of Prime Minister Brian MuLroney.
LILIANNE MOORE is a French Canadian artist creating "colour and life" which is absolutely essential in her paintings. Working with noted Canadian and American artists for over twenty years, she completed her studies in Quebec. Her unique oil and pastel paintings are in many private collections.
CAROLE SEGAL was born and educated in Outremont. Segal studied with notable artists in Canada and the USA. To express her personal vision, her works are rooted in reality but tempered with imagination and fantasy. Oils, pastels and bronze sculpture are Segal’s primary interests.
SYLVIA WEISS, a native of Montreal, Sylvia’s love of drawing and painting, covers a wide variety of subjects. She completed her art studies at Concordia University, then worked as a commercial artist and fashion illustrator for many years. Her oil paintings are in many private collections and have also been exhibited in numerous juried shows.
THE MANAGEMENT OF
THE MONTREAL GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO AN EXHIBITION
VISIONS DE CINQ FEMMES
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15 AT 7 P.M.
IN OUR GALLERY AT
2165 CRESCENT STREET, MONTREAL, 2ND FLOOR
(THE EXHIBITION WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE 2ND OF DECEMBER)
Solo Exhibition by Sharon Cheney April 1991
Sharon Cheney, a Quebec artist, has been involved in artistic expression for over twenty-five years, participating in numerous shows.
Her sensitive representation of nature and people is felt by the viewer who is caught at once by their sensuality and emotional quality. Her works are in many collections in Europe, United States, and Canada, including the private collection of the former Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney.
You are invited to the exhibition of paintings and scultures by
SHARON CHENEY
From APRIL 11-18, 1991
Le CLUB des ARTS
1840 Sherbrooke West
Montreal, Quebec, H3I 1E4
(514) 747-5798, 514 933- 6405
Exhibit Opens: Thursday, April 11th at 1 p.m.
Vernissage: Thursday, April 11th at 7 p.m.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday 1-4 p.m. Monday closed.
On Sunday , April 14 at 2 p.m., the artist will give a demonstration
on the process of making bronze sculptures.
Invitation from the Solo Exhibition of November 1993
EXPOSITION
HOMMAGE TO THE OIL PAINTINGS AND PASTELS of SHARON CHENEY
from November 13-25, 1993
Municiple Library
1380 Church Street, Saint- Laurent
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For information: 514 744-7310
ARTISITC BACKGROUND of SHARON CHENEY
Paintings in OiIs and Pastels
Sharon Cheney was born and educated in Montreal, Quebec. She grew up in Saint-Laurent and is still a resident there. She received her art training both locally and in the United States. She is a prolific painter and scu1ptor for over 25 years, and has participated in many group and solo shows.
Her oils and pastels reflect a mysterious emotional quality of sadness and joy, and spiritual acceptance. They also demonstrate her sensitivity and love of nature. Having traveled abroad extensively, she paints fascinating landscapes of exoctic place for all to share and enjoy. The combination of her training as a therapist and her intuitive understanding of people is expressed in her sculptures which are very moving.
Her works are in many collections in Europe, United States, and Canada, including the private collection of Mr Brian Mulroney, Canada's former Prime Minister.
Sharon Cheney's Art Education
1964-66 Street Scenes & Still Lifes Esther Wortheimer, Montreal, Quebec
1967 Clay Modeling Ecole des Beaux Arts, Montreal, Quebec
1968 Life Drawing Ecole des Beaux Arts, Montreal, Quebec
1978-84 Stone Sculpture Stanley Lewis, Montreal, Quebec
1984 Life Drawing Sylvia Lefkovitz, Montreal, Quebec
1984-86 Modeling in Wax Sylvia Lefkovitz, Montreal, Quebec
1986 Oil Painting Sylvia Lefkovitz, Montreal, Quebec
1987 Water Color & Chinese inks Ming Ma, Montreal, Quebec
1987 Landscapes in Pastel Horace Champagne, Visual Arts Center, Montreal
1988 Sculpting in Clay and Plaster Ecole des Beaux Arts Villa Maria, Montreal
1988 Mold Making Ecole des Beaux Arts Villa Maria, Montreal
1988 Still Life & Landscapes in Pastel Jeneane Lunn,Burlington, Vermont
1988 Scultpue & Mold Making Donald Liardi, Van Kleek Hills, Ontario
1988 Still Lifes in oil David Lafell, Old Lyme Acedeny, Conn.
1988 Portraiture in Oil Vincent Capario, Ecole des Beaux Arts Villa Maria
1989 Landscapes in Oil Bruce Heggwitt, Van Kleek Hills, Ontario
1989 Landscape Frank Zuckerell, National ArtsCenter, New York
1989 Florals William Schultz, National Arts Center, New York
Additonal Education
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy McGill University, Montreal, QC
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Science Concordia University,Montreal, QC
Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology Alfred Adler Institue of Chicago
Hypnotherapy Certificate Transformative Hypnotherapy School, Santa Rosa,CA
Holistic Therapy Classes Sharon Forrest, Montreal QC
Metapsychics Classes Canada and the United States .
EXHIBITIONS
May 1979 Saidye Bronfman Center Montreal, Quebec
May 1980 Saidye Bronfman Center Montreal, Quebec
May 1981 Saidye Bronfman Center Montreal, Quebec
May 1982 Saidye Bronfman Center Montreal, Quebec
May 1983 Saidye Bronfman Center Montreal, Quebec
May 1984 Saidye Bronfman Center Montreal, Quebec
May 1987 Beth Ora Synagogue Saint-Laurent, Quebec
May 1987 Laval Artist Exhibition Laval Community Center
Jun 1987 Cote St. Luc Library Cote St. Luc, Quebec
Dec 1987 Beth Israel Synagogue Montreal, Quebec
Feb 1988 Collectors Choice Exhibition Kastel Gallery, Montreal, QC
Nov 1988 Visions de Cinq Femmes Gallery des Art Contemporain,Mtl May 1989 Beth Ora Synagogue Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Oct 1989 Pastel Society of Canada Montreal Community Centre
Apr 1990 Arts Club Spring Show Walter Klinkoff Gallery, Montreal May 1990 Laval Artist's Exhibition Laval Community Center, QC
Nov 1990 Arts Club Fall Show Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec
Mar 1991 Quartier des Artists Gallery Pointe Claire, Quebec
Apr 1991 Solo Exhibit Arts Club of Montreal Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec
Apr 1991 Solo Show, Continental Insurance Cologne Germany
Apr 1991 Arts Club Spring Show Olgivy's, Montreal, Quebec
Oct 1991 Cancer Society Auction Montreal, Quebec
Nov 1991 Arts Club Christmas Show Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec
Nov 1991 Toronto Art Exhibition Convention Center, Toronto
Dec 1991 Laval Artist's Show, Hotel des Gouveneurs, Laval
Dec 1991 Florida Pastel Society Exhibit Bradenton, Florida
Feb 1992 Art Club Auction Arts Club, Montreal
Mar 1992 Laval Artist's Exhibition Hotel des Gouveneurs, Laval
Mar 1992 Arts Club Spring Show Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec
Apr 1992 Montreal Street Scenes Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec
May 1992 Colbert Gallery Exhibition Montreal, Quebec
Nov 1992 Laval Artist's Exhibition Hotel des Gouveneurs, Laval,
Dec 1992 Carrefour d'Argenteuil Brownsburg, Quebec
Dec 1992 Arts Club Christmas Show Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec Mar 1993 Arts Club Spring Show Arts Club, Montreal, Quebec Nov 1993 Solo Exhibit - Municipal Library Saint-Laurent, Quebec Feb 1993 Solo Show St. Saveur Hotel, Quebec
Jun 1994 Le Square de Tertre St. Henri, Quebec
Dec 1994 Pastel Society of Canada Montreal, Quebec
Jun 1995 Square de Terte St. Henri, Quebec
Oct 1995 Solo Exhibit Spiral Path Center Geneseo, New York
Feb 1996 Beth Israel Synagogue Kingston Ontario
Jun 1996 Le Square de Tertre St. Henri, Quebec
Jun 1997 Mill House Gallery Honeoye Falls, New York
Jun 1997 Gemanow Coffery Gallery Rochester New York
Oct 1998 On The Fflip Side Gallery Rochester New York
GALERIES
Galerie Clarence Gagnon Montreal,QC
Quartier des Artists Montreal, QC
Kaspar Gallery Toronto, ON
Neville Gallery Toronto, ON
Maskit Toronto, ON
Rideau Mall Gallery Ottawa, ON
Mill House Gallery Honeoye Falls, NY
Beth Israel Synagogue Kingston, ON
Gemanow Coffery Gallery Rochester, NY
On The Flip Side Gallery Rochester, NY
AWARDS
Le Patrimoine Montrealais
Le Square de Tertre, St. Henri, Quebec
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Arts Club of Montreal
Conseil de la Sculpture du quebec
Pastel Society of Canada