Patricia Peacock, SFCA, On-Line Studio

Tea House

Pat Peacock was born in Gimli, Manitoba, and moved to Richmond, BC in 1967. Her interest in art began in early childhood, mostly drawing and exploring what the pencil could do. Oil paints and watercolour were introduced at about ten years of of age. After Pat and her family had moved to the Vancouver area she decided to attend Kwantlen College and study Fine Arts. It was exciting and at long last Pat was truly in her element, doing what she envisioned when she was a young child. Her thirst for knowledge continued and whenever there was a course or workshop that was of interest Pat would attend. Taking workshops and going to galleries was a perfect way to meet 'like minded' people, and this energized Pat's desire to be an artist.

Missing Vancouver

"I work mostly in acrylics and mixed media. I have found over the years that I am a risk taker when it comes to painting and this medium allows me to truly explore and go for it. I think the process of painting for me is more important than the end result... I love the journey (most of the time!). The journey is one of self discovery, understanding how I related to the world around me, and how I 'fit into the big picture'. I like all kinds of art, every colour, different compositions, pale delicate watercolours, and bold gutsy in your face abstracts... I like it all. I saw work by Robert Rauschenberg quite a few years ago that inspired me and I was excited by his willingness to explore and take risks with his work. I am always open to new ways of painting and learning about myself and my love of art, it is a life long process and one that I know I must do."

Golden Delicious

Pat's art has been quite influenced by her strong interest in her Icelandic heritage. Connecting some of her work with Norse Mythology and stores of emigration to North America has been the focal point for a series of work and is interconnected with her journey of self-discovery.

Pat held the role of Artistic Director, Icelandic National League of North America, Calendar Project.

	Exhibitions
	GROUP SHOWS
Timeless Journey	2001	FCA Signature Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
	2000	Group Show, Richmond Art Gallery Gateway, Richmond, BC
	1999	Two Women Show, Kariton, Abbotsford, BC
	1998	Three Women Show, Private Home, Surrey, BC Three Women Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
	1997	Scandinavian Show, Scandinavian Centre, Vancouver, BC Canadian Airlines Show, Operations Centre, Vancouver, BC



	JURIED SHOWS
Amma's World	2000	Aim for Arts International, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Experimental Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
	1999	Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Winter Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Fall Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
	1998	Fall Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Northwest Watercolor Society, Seattle, Seattle, Washington FCA Signature Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
	1997	Identity 97, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, BC
	1995	National Congress of Art & Design, Salt Like City, Utah

	AWARDS
	2005	Spilsbury Gold Medal Award
		Spirit Bears in the City artist, Coast Capital Savings

	SOLO SHOWS
Travel	1999	Icelandic Festival of Man, Lakeside Hotek, Gimli, Manitoba
	1998	Gallery 757, Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Emigration Museum, HOFSOS, Iceland
	1996	Unveiling "A Nordic Saga', Museum of Man, Winnipeg, Manitoba - Heritage Canada Artist, 1996

Bicycles	Gallery Representation Gallery 757, Winnipeg, Manitoba Markmakers Gallery, Gimli, Manitoba Valhalla Studio, Gimli, Manitoba FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC

	Published Works
	Australian Artist, September 2000 International Artist Magazine Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Icelandic Canadian Magazine Aurora - Icelandic Poetry


	Private & Corporate Collections
	Heritage Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Iceland Counsul General of Canada Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Robinson Lighting Company Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba Marriott Hotels, Vancouver, BC Consul of Iceland, Vancouver, BC Hofsos Emigration Museum, Iceland President of Iceland Kjarval Museum, Iceland Senator Janis Johnson, Ottawa, Ontario


	Contacting the Artist Patricia A. (Guttormson) Peacock, SFCA 17125 23rd Avenue South Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 9Z2 Tel/Fax: (604) 536-7819 e-mail: patpeacock@shaw.ca


Ripe Vine	Grapes in Sugar Bowl	High on a Pedestal

Trickster	Prairie Highway #1	Prairie Train

True North Strong and Free	The Dressing Room	Highcountry


Shorebirds	Walk at Low Tide

Exhibitions

GROUP SHOWS

JURIED SHOWS

AWARDS

SOLO SHOWS

Gallery Representation

Published Works

Contacting the Artist