A Metro Detroit fashion designer has showcased her work at New York Fashion Week, participated in more than 50 fashion shows, and now she is getting ready to participate in an international art competition.
Fashion designer Cheryl Zemke’s submission was accepted for the upcoming ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids. Zemke will be displaying a three-piece installation during the competition, which celebrates artists from all around the world. The piece that inspired Zemke’s collection is called “Sunflower Spirits of Ukraine”. The dress’ design encompasses more than 580 silk sunflowers and other flowers. It took Zemke around two months to complete the dress. Zemke’s ArtPrize installation will be on display at JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. The ArtPrize competition runs from Sep. 15 through Oct. 2.
While appearing on “Live In The D”, Zemke highlighted some of her other designs, including a garment that was showcased in New York Fashion Week in September 2021. The bottom of the dress has a hand-embroidered design of the Detroit skyline.
Zemke also opened a boutique in Wyandotte during the pandemic where she sells a variety of art-inspired items and consignment pieces. Cheryl Zemke Boutique is located at 2934 Biddle Ave. in Wyandotte.
Watch the video above to see more of Zemke’s stunning designs.