Libby Hague

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Libby Hague
Born
Mary Elizabeth Hague

1950 (age 7374)
Education Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University)
Known for installation artist, printmaker, screen printer, lithographer, filmmaker
Website libbyhague.com

Libby Hague RCA (born 1950) is a Canadian artist based in Toronto, Ontario. She is known for her large scale print installations. Her work has been exhibited in prominent galleries across Canada, including the Art Gallery of Ontario.

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Background

Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Hague received her B.F.A. from Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University) in 1971. She is known for her large scale installations composed primarily of paper and prints. She is a member of the cooperative Loop Gallery, and is also affiliated with Open Studio, where she served as vice president from 1988–1990. [1] From 1988-2002 she taught print-making at Sheridan College. [1] She is represented in many public collections and galleries across Canada, including the Donovan Collection at the University of Toronto. [2] Hague's work deals with themes of disaster, precariousness, and hope. Her complex works often have playful qualities, and she has described her process as experimental and fluid. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 AGO Research Library. [Libby Hague: file of miscellaneous uncatalogued material.
  2. Hague, Libby. "C.V". Libby Hague. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  3. Michael Dault, Gary (11 August 2014). "Gravity's Rainbow: A Visit With Libby Hague". No. Summer 2014. Canadian Art. Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.