Lois Andison

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Lois Andison is an installation artist whose mixed materials installations explore intersections of technology, geography and the body. [1] She currently teaches sculpture and digital media at the University of Waterloo. [2]

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Biography

Andison was born in Smith Falls, Ontario and now resides in Toronto, Ontario. Previous to her artistic career, Andison worked as a professional illustrator and graphic designer. [3] She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in 1990. [4] Since graduation she has worked as a professional artist, [4] with her first solo exhibition hosted by Gallery Seventy-Six in Toronto, Ontario. [5] Her works have also been exhibited outside the formal gallery system. [3] In 2019 her work tree of life was exhibited at BMO Project Room in Toronto. [6]

Collections

Andison's work is included in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. [7]

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References

  1. "Savoring the simple delight of the fountain." The Globe and Mail. March 15, 1991
  2. "Lois Andison". Fine Arts. 4 July 2013.
  3. 1 2 Renwick, Arthur. "Naked State: a selected view of Toronto art". Power Plant. 1994: 55
  4. 1 2 Christie, Clair. The House Project. 1994: 8
  5. Redrospective. The Red head Gallery Toronto. Ed. Lloyd, S., Johnson, A. Toronto, Ontario. 1999: 23
  6. Myers, Christiana. "Lois Andison". Canadian Art. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
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