Cherie Roe Dirksen

As an acrylic and mixed media artist based in Barrydale, South Africa, I create work that explores our deep, often forgotten, connection to the natural world. Living at the foot of the Tradouw Pass, surrounded by mountains, streams, and rich biodiversity, I am continually inspired by nature’s quiet wonders—delicate poppies, bees, dragonflies, birds, and ancient trees. These recurring subjects are not just visual elements in my work; they are symbolic of a deeper spiritual relationship between humans and the earth.

My creative process often includes subtle incorporations of upcycled materials such as foil and paper. These elements serve as a quiet commentary on transformation—on how beauty can emerge from the discarded, and how even “waste” can find new purpose. It is a reflection of both environmental mindfulness and the alchemy of art.

Through my paintings, I aim to evoke a sense of stillness and intimacy, inviting viewers to pause, notice, and remember their innate connection to the natural kingdom. I want my art to inspire a return to the senses—to the experience of watching a sunset, walking through a forest, sitting beside a stream, or listening to birdsong. These moments of presence are, I believe, essential acts of reveren...

Private Art Lessons - Veronica Vincent (grade 4-5)

Art - First and Second subject - High School Fish Hoek, 1991 - 1992

Frank Joubert Art Centre - Newlands (Ceramic and Sculpture), 1991-92

Graduated from the Sheffield School of Interior Design, New York, 1996-98

Art Source Course - Woodstock, Cape Town, 2013

Joint Exhibition - (e)scape Exhibition, Bruise Gallery, Swellendam, 15th February 2024

Joint Exhibition - 'Barrydale in Bloom' Exhibition at the Karoo Art Hotel, Barrydale. 5th-8th October 2023.

Joint Exhibition - 'Miniatures' Exhibition at the Karoo Art Hotel, Barrydale. February 2023.

Joint Exhibition - Hearts on Main, Barrydale. 2019.

Solo Exhibition - '42', Magpie Art Collective, Barrydale. October 2018.

Solo Exhibition - 'Rocking Art', Karoo Art Hotel, Barrydale. December 2016.

Joint Exhibition - 'Miniatures' Exhibition at the Karoo Art Hotel, Barrydale. December 2015.

Joint Exhibition - Hoyoko Wildlife Art Exhibition, NADS Gallery, Durban. 2013.