Mabel Lockerby facts for kids

Mabel Irene Lockerby (born March 13, 1882 – died May 1, 1976) was a talented Canadian artist. She was known for her colourful paintings. These often included portraits, still life scenes, and landscapes with people.

Mabel Lockerby's Early Life and Training

Mabel Lockerby was born in Montreal, Canada. Her parents were Alexander Lockerby, who owned a grocery store, and Barbara Cox. Mabel was one of eight children in her family. Four of them grew up to be adults. The family lived in different homes on MacKay Street in Montreal.

Mabel studied art at the Art Association of Montreal. Her teachers were famous artists like William Brymner and Maurice Cullen. She was a very good student. She won two awards for her art. One was in 1902 for her drawing skills. The other was in 1911 for how well she put her art together.

Becoming a Professional Artist

Mabel Lockerby started showing her paintings in 1914. She exhibited her art at the annual Spring Exhibition. She kept painting even during the First World War.

She became a member of the Beaver Hall Group. This was a group of artists who worked together in Montreal. She showed her art often with this group. In 1926, the National Gallery of Canada bought one of her paintings. This was a big achievement for her.

Mabel also joined other important art groups. In 1939, she became part of the Canadian Group of Painters. She was also a member of the Contemporary Arts Society of Montreal.

Exhibitions and Style

Mabel Lockerby's art was shown around the world. Her paintings were part of the British Empire Exhibition. This took place in Wembley Park, Wembley, England in 1924 and 1925. Her work was also displayed at the 1939 New York World's Fair. In 1954, her art went to the 400th Anniversary Exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Her paintings are easy to spot. They use many bright colours. You can often see the brushstrokes she used. Her art also has a strong sense of design. She mostly painted people, everyday objects, and outdoor scenes. In the 1930s, she started adding funny or imaginary things to her art.

Where to See Her Art

Today, you can find Mabel Lockerby's paintings in important art collections. The National Gallery of Canada owns four of her artworks. One of these is a painting called Early Winter. Her art is also at the Art Gallery of Ontario. You can also see her work at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

Mabel Lockerby passed away in Montreal when she was 94 years old.