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Local artist Vicky Peacock has recently returned from the first ever World Art Games, which was nZeaola Available In 7 held in Croatia over four cities Darfield (Ludbreg, Vukavar, Umag and Feline Aids - Is Your Cat 7 Zagreb). Held in late June, early at Risk July, forty eight countries were Spring Serenade 8 present including six members Busy, Busy Month for 9 attending from the thirteen Darfield Pre-school strong, New Zealand team. Letters To The Editors 10 “It was an opportunity to Gardening Giveaway 11 collaborate with other artists from From Darfield Garden Club 12 around the world and attend many workshops, lectures and Extreme Enduro 12 performances,” enthused Vicky. Sports 14 “There were many art forms Diary 14 repr esen ted b y those in Public Notices 14-16 attendance, including painting, Classifieds 16-19 printing, sculpture, music, Trades 19-20 jewellery, installations etc.” “My husband and two year old Email Column 20 daughter attended with me - an amazing experience for us all,” she said. “No one else was crazy enough to take a toddler along though, as sometimes we would CIRCULATION: 5000+ - Area be on bus excursions for up to six SH I West, between the hours,” Vicky smiled! rivers. Croatia is a country that very The information and opinions published are not much celebrates and recognises necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. Malvern News is distributed to 5000 homes and businesses in the Malvern area. Next edition will be distributed Friday 11th October 2013 Deadline - 1pm Tuesday 8th October 2013 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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the importance of the arts. The paintings Vicky exhibited were contemporary landscapes entitled 'Remarkable Winter' and 'Golden Summer' and both were painted on canvas with acrylics. “This was certainly an experience which has l ed to m any opportunities, for which I am extr emely grateful. I am determined to make the most of these new opportunities that have come my way,” Vicky added. “I now have many commissions to complete before Christmas, (some of which will be sent world wide) as well as several exhibitions to prepare for,” Vicky said. Vicky is also in the midst of setting up her own gallery and studio in Springfield and hopes this will be open to the public in the next few months. The gallery plans to display a range of her own work and prints, along with jewellery, gifts, distressed furniture and work by various local artists.
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Vicky Peacock at the World Art Games in Croatia
Artist Vicky Peacock with her exhibits in the World Art Games
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