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Libby Hague
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Born |
Mary Elizabeth Hague
1950 (age 74–75) St. Thomas, Ontario
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Education | Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University) |
Known for | installation artist, printmaker, screen printer, lithographer, filmmaker |
Libby Hague RCA is a Canadian artist. She was born in 1950. She lives and works in Toronto, Ontario. Libby is famous for her huge art installations. These are often made from prints. Her art has been shown in many big galleries. One famous place is the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Meet Libby Hague, the Artist!
Libby Hague was born in St. Thomas, Ontario. She went to Sir George Williams University. This school is now called Concordia University. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1971.
Her Art Style and Themes
Libby Hague is known for her very large installations. These art pieces are often made mostly from paper and prints. She likes to experiment with her art. Her creative process is very flexible and always changing.
Libby's art explores important ideas. She often looks at themes like disaster and hope. Her works can sometimes feel a bit uncertain or "precarious." But they also often have fun and playful parts.
Where Libby Hague Has Worked
Libby is a member of the Loop Gallery. This is a special art gallery run by artists. She also works with Open Studio. She was the vice president there from 1988 to 1990.
Libby also taught art for many years. She taught print-making at Sheridan College. She taught there from 1988 to 2002. Her art can be found in many public collections. These include galleries and museums across Canada. The Donovan Collection at the University of Toronto has some of her work.