Celebrating the patterns replicated in micro and macro networks evidenced in the unfettered natural environment take precedence in my work. Themes of balance, restoration, joy and the celebration of life are encoded in the landscapes I depict.

Biography

Contact Name: Vikki Turton
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The great potential I see that art and culture can do for society has motivated me to be involved with art and cultural organisations and community projects most of my life. Since I was four I have been known to draw and paint on anything I can get a hold of!

2012 TO DATE: Circle of Designers – Artist / Designer Fabric Design working with Philippa Wilkinson http://circleofdesigners.com.au

1996 TO DATE: Magpies Magazine: Talking About Books for Children and The Literature Base Magazine Illustration (as part of a production team) 2007 Photography / Adobe Photoshop Techniques – Blue Mountains TAFE 1998 – 2000 Postgraduate Degree in Honours in Art History – University of Queensland 1993 Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Majoring in Art and History) Elective Unit in Adolescents with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom – University of Southern Queensland 1990 – 1992 Bachelor of Creative Arts (Majoring in Painting and Sculpture) – University of Southern Queensland

Member of Organisations

Since arriving in Geelong in May 2015, I am enjoying being a member of the Geelong Gallery, Geelong Art Society and the National Wool Museum.

I am also a life member of The National Trust – Australia, The National Trust – England and English Heritage.