By Brendan Rees
A Berwick artist’s love of the Victorian era and antiques has been captured in spectacular display boxes that will feature in a state-wide art show.
Maren Parker-Hamilton has spent countless hours creating her Victorian style kitchen and music room, complete with hand painted ceramic figurines.
Held on Wednesday 28 August at the Melbourne Pavilion, the inaugural Simpson Arts Prize will showcase the skills of Lifestyle Communities’ homeowners.
“My music box is dedicated to grandchildren who are a big part of most residents’ lives,” Ms Parker-Hamilton said.
While the resident of Lifestyle Berwick Waters admits the work involved was “very fiddly and demands a lot of concentration,” she finds it “really relaxing.”
“The creativity keeps the minds ticking.”
To purchase tickets to this the Simpson Arts Prize, head to https://simpsonartsprize.eventbrite.com or call 1300 505 560.
