In association with The Fry Art Gallery, Sworders is delighted to be hosting an exclusive evening with acclaimed illustrator, painter, and printmaker Chloë Cheese, as she reflects on a life steeped in art and on the evolving role of women in the creative world.
4 September 2025
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Growing up in the celebrated artistic community of Great Bardfield, Chloë was surrounded by leading figures such as Edward Bawden and Michael Rothenstein and deeply influenced by the extraordinary women of that circle, including her mother, Sheila Robinson – a pioneering artist and collaborator with Bawden at the Festival of Britain.

Chloë Cheese (b.1952), 'My Mother’s House', lithograph in colours (£300–500)
In her talk, Chloë will explore the vibrant Bardfield community of the 1950s and ’60s, shining a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women artists of the time, while reflecting on how attitudes toward women in the art world have shifted – and the challenges that persist today.

Chloë Cheese
This special evening also coincides with the preview of our October Modern & Contemporary Art Sale, making it a rare opportunity to enjoy art, history, and conversation in our London gallery.
Attendance is by invitation only. However, we warmly welcome expressions of interest, and will do our best to accommodate additional guests where space permits.
Thursday 25 September | 6.00 – 8.00pm
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers, 15 Cecil Court, London, WC2N 4EZ
Please contact us on:
T: 020 3971 2500
events@sworder.co.uk | 020 3971 2500
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