Miranda Parkes

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Miranda Parkes (born 1977[ citation needed ]) is a New Zealand painter and multi media artist based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Parkes' works are held in the collections of the Sarjeant Gallery and the Arts House Trust. [1]

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Education and career

Parkes graduated with a Master of Fine Arts (distinction) in painting from the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts in 2005. [2]

Parkes is known for her scrunched canvases, and works across a range of media, often playing with depth and layering. [3]

Notable exhibitions

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Awards and residencies

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References

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