"I am not a single subject painter ... whatever moves me enough will eventually be translated onto canvas. An old photo, a glimpse in the street, a shape, a colour, clouds, the sea, a vague memory...''
Petra Reece
Petra Reece was born in Holland and emigrated to Australia with her family. Her father and brother both artists, worked making and restoring stained glass. Petra graduated with a B.A. and post graduate diploma at the Phillip Institute of Technology.
Born Zaandam, Holland
1952 Arrived in Australia
1981 Life Drawing Studies, Phillip Institute, Melbourne
1984 B.A. Fine Art, Phillip Institute, Melbourne
1985 Post Grad. Diploma, Art & Design, Phillip Institute
AWARDS AND PRIZES
2007 Nillumbik Art Award
2007 Whyalla Art Prize
2007 Eutick Memorial Still Life Award
2005 James Farrell Self Portrait Award, 2nd Prize
2002 Shirley Hannon National Portrait Award, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Highly Commended
1999 James Farrell Self Portrait Award
1995 Williamstown Drawing Prize, Highly Commended
1995 James Farrell Self Portrait Award, 2nd prize
1993 James Farrell Self Portrait Award
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