The magical play of light on water allows us to be mesmerized by the surface glints and reflections or dive into the depths of what lies beneath.

I am drawn to respond to this in my work, painting either in watercolour or oils. I adore delicacy that only watercolour can bring but I am equally as passionate about the energy and flow of painting with oils.

My current works reflect my love for the abundant natural beauty of Sydney’s Northern Beaches but mostly I am inspired by the wonderful characters that share each morning with me at Mona Vale rock pool, their warmth and strength, their love of life, camaraderie, age defying beauty and that clear and lovely morning light.

Vicki's work is represented at Art gallery on Palm Beach

1/1095 Barrenjoey Rd Palm Beach

Art Gallery on Palm Beach Website

 

 

RECENT HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Selected artist for inaugural ‘Art and Words’ Project run by Northern Beaches Council.
    The book of poems and short stories was launched in 2019 and combined artists with
    writers to respond to the theme Saltwater.

AWARDS

  • Winner of best in show at ASMA National awards June 2018

 

Vicki Ratcliff Miniature Watercolour Daily Discussions Award Image

 

  • Highly commended at ASMA National awards June 2018.

EXHIBITIONS

  • Currently exhibiting at Art Gallery on Palm Beach
  • Finalist Little Things Art Prize, St Cloche Gallery Paddington 2019
  • Finalist ‘9x5’ art prize Waverley 2018 and 2019
  • Shared Spaces group exhibition Be Brave Art Space Avalon 2019
  • ‘The Architecture of Birds’ group exhibition Balmain Watch House 2018
  • ‘Long Hot Summer’ exhibition at ‘Be brave Art Space’ Avalon 2018
  • Northern Beaches Council exhibitions ‘Four Elements’ for ‘Air’ and ‘Water’ 2017
  • NSW Parliament House as part of ‘The Pittwater Collective’, August 2014
  • Winner of the Hyecorp Prize in the Lane Cove Art Exhibition 2013
  • Winner of the small painting prize at the Lane Cove Art Exhibition 2010

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Hazelhurst Regional Gallery Gymea 2020 and upcoming Maitland Regional gallery 23rd May to 26th July 2020
  • Australian Society of Miniature Art (ASMA)since 2014 and exhibited with this group at regional galleries, including Gosford Regional Gallery.
  • ‘Pittwater Artists Trail’ since 2014 and committee member for 2015 to 2017.
  • Lane Cove Art Society.
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