Born Yarrawonga, Australia
Lives and works in Australia and France
Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honors Fine Arts), University of Sydney
Diploma of Fine Art (Painting and Drawing), Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney
Graduate Diploma, Professional Art ,College of Fine Arts, UNSW, Sydney
Solo and Duo exhibitions
2023 Nous, solo exh in tandem with contemporary music Ensemble PTYX, Prieure Saint-Cosme,Tours, France
2019-20 enforced break from exhibiting due to health and treatment
2018 Australie a Gizeux, Chateau de Gizeux, France
2016 Recent Works, Galerie Jenson, Tours, France
2014 Recent Works, Galerie Jenson, Tours, France
2012 Inspiration Française, vision Australienne, Château de Gizeux, France
2011 Inspiration Française, vision Australienne, Château de Gizeux, France
2010 Traces de Vie, Galerie Jenson, Tours, France
Inspiration Française, vision Australienne, Château de Gizeux, France
2009 Inspiration Francaise, vision Australienne, Chateau de Gizeux, France
2008 Inspiration Française, vision Australienne, Château de Gizeux, France
2007 Clair et Obscur, Galerie Jenson, Tours, France
Inspiration Française, vision Australienne, Château de Gizeux, France
2006 Inspiration Française, vision Australienne, Château de Gizeux, France
2005 Recent Works, Biblioteque Anglophone d’Angers, Angers, France.
2001 Recent Works, North Sydney Fine Art, Sydney
2000 Recent Works, North Sydney Fine Art, Sydney
1999 People and Places, North Sydney Fine Art, Sydney
1998 Recent Paintings and Drawings, North Sydney Fine Art Gallery, Sydney
1992 In a Masterly Style, Old Brewery Gallery, Wagga Wagga
Juried Exhibitions
2022 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, Sydney
Mission to Seafarers Maritime Award, Melbourne
2019-20 break from exhibiting due to health and treatment
2017 ANL Maritime Art Awards, Melbourne
2015 ANL Maritime Art Awards, winner Emerging Artist Award, Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne
Doug Moran Portrait Prize, semi-finalist
2013 NSW Parliamentary Plein Air Painting Prize, finalist, NSW Parliament House, Sydney (also 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008)
2012 Kedumba Drawing Award,(by invitation) Kedumba Gallery,Wentworth Falls (also 2010,1996)
selected by judge David Fairbairn for the Kedumba Contemporary Australian Drawing Collection
Adelaide Perry Drawing Award, finalist, PLC, Sydney (also 2011)
2011 Dobell Drawing Competition, Art Gallery of N.S.W., Sydney, finalist
(also 2009, 2006, 2001, 1999, 1995, 1994)
2008 Mortimer Art Prize, Sydney, highly commended
2000 SCEGGS Redlands Westpac Art Prize, (by invitation), SCEGGS Redlands, Sydney, finalist (also 1998)
1998 Mosman Art Prize, Mosman Town Hall, Mosman, finalist (also 1996, 1993, 1991, 1990)
1997 Salon des Refusés, S.H.Ervin Gallery, Sydney
1996 Portia Geach Memorial Portrait Award, S.H.Ervin Gallery, Sydney, finalist
(also 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989)
1993 Muswellbrook Art Prize, finalist, Muswellbrook, NSW
Alice Bale Art Award, finalist, McClelland Gallery,Caulfield, Vic.(also 1992)
1989 ACTA Australian Maritime Art Award, finalist, Blaxland Gallery, Sydney
Selected Group Exhibitions
2022 Tradition and Formation 2: Taiwan-Australia International Watercolour Exh, Juniper Hall,Sydney
2020 Collector’s Choice 2020, Artsite Galleries, Sydney
2019 Collector’s Choice 2019, Artsite Galleries, Sydney
2017 Australian Watercolour Institute Annual Exhibition, (also 2015,2012,2010,2009,2008,2007, 2006, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992)
2014 The Beautiful Dust, Artsite, Sydney.
2012 Taiwan-Australia International Watercolour Exh., Taiwan
2011 Nude, six artists working from life, Artsite Gallery, Sydney
High Country, Waragil Gallery, Blackheath
2010 Wattle,Rose & Thistle,Finest Watercolourists of Australia, England and Scotland,
Wollongong City Gallery, Wollongong, and, Wagner Gallery, Sydney
Private Journey Public, Artsite Gallery, Sydney
Works on Paper, Artsite Gallery, Sydney
2002 Survey of Australian Women Artists 1920-2000, Vanessa Woods Gallery, Sydney
Annual Pastel Exhibition, Delmar Gallery, Sydney (also 2001,1997, 1996, 1995)
2001 Figure Studies, North Sydney Fine Art Gallery, Sydney
Annual Watercolour Exhibition, Delmar Gallery, Sydney (also 2000,1999,1998, 1997, 1996)
Modern Masters, North Sydney Fine Art Gallery, Sydney
Julian Ashton Art School Exhibition, Alumni and Friends, Coachhouse Gallery, & Alliance Française Gallery, Sydney (also 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992)
2000 Modern Masters, North Sydney Fine Art Gallery, Sydney
Fragments from the Forest to the Sea, North Sydney Fine Art Gallery, Sydney
1999 The Definitive Horse Show, North Sydney Fine Art Gallery, Sydney
1998 Recent Works by Vicki Parish, Anna La Fontaine, Judy Lane, Superba Gallery, Mosman
1997 Artists at Pine Bluff, Delmar Gallery, Sydney
Pyrmont Peninsula Revisited, Woolloomooloo Gallery, Sydney
1996 Australian Watercolours, Shirley Wagner Gallery, Hong Kong
Recent Works by Vicki Parish, Anna La Fontaine, Jan Ashby, Judy Lane, Pentimento Gallery, Bathurst
1995 Annual Pastel Exhibition, Delmar Gallery, Trinity Grammar School, Sydney
1994 Group Show, Artarmon Galleries, Sydney
1993 28th Bathurst Art Purchase, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Bathurst
1992-3The Travelling Breadboard Show, Melbourne, Ararat, Daylesford, Tamworth, West Wyalong, Canberra, Sydney
1988 Recent Works, Wilena Gallery, Glebe
1987 Recent Works, Old Brewery Gallery, Wagga Wagga
1986 Contemporary Women Painters, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Bathurst
Residencies
Chateau de Gizeux, 37340, France 2018 I organised, co-ordinated and participated in an exhibition of Australian artists
Chateau de Gizeux, 37340, France 2006 - 2009 juin-aout artist in residence
La Petite Briche, 37340, France 2003-2005
Collections
Kedumba Contemporary Australian Drawing Collection, IBM, Commonwealth Bank, Forays Art Consultants, Private Collections in Australia, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vienna, New York. France.
Memberships
Australian Watercolour Institute (elected 1995)
Publications
Parish, Vicki, Appreciation of Colour Through its Use, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Sydney, 1987
Australian Watercolour Institute, 75th Anniversary 1923-1998, Dr Brian Kennedy et al, Beagle Press, 1998
Australian Watercolour Institute, Hendrik Kolenberg et al, Philip Matthews Press, 2006