Marla Hlady facts for kids

Marla Hlady is a talented Canadian artist. She creates art that moves and makes sounds. Her work includes sculptures, drawings, and art installations. An installation is a type of art that takes up a whole space.

Marla Hlady uses everyday items in her art. She brings them to life with electronics and moving parts. Her art often shows how things work in society. She likes to create art using a system or a set of rules.

Some of her famous works include "Drumming Displaced into Different Sized Jam Jars." This is a large series of sculptures. It is now part of the collection at The Art Gallery of Ontario. Another well-known piece is "Waltzing Matilda." This is a moving sculpture that has been shown in many places.

Marla Hlady studied art at university. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Victoria in 1987. Later, she received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in sculpture from York University in 1990.

Marla Hlady's Art Journey

Marla Hlady first became known for her moving art installation. It was called "neutralized feelings of apprehension." This artwork was shown at G76 in Toronto in 1991. People really liked it, and it received good reviews.

In 1992, she had a solo art show called "Beauty." It was at the Koffler Gallery in Toronto. Her moving sculpture "Waltzing Matilda" was also shown. After that, she had many shows, both alone and with other artists. These shows were at The Power Plant in Toronto.

In 1999, the Art Gallery of Ontario bought her work "Drumming Displaced into Different Sized Jam Jars." In 2012, she had a big solo exhibition. It was at Hallwalls in Buffalo, New York.

Marla Hlady says her art-making process is like a game. She plays with ideas, shapes, and how things work. She also thinks about the materials she uses. This includes both what you see and what you hear in her art. She is interested in how her art connects with the space it is in. She also explores how people interact with her artwork.

Awards and Recognition

Marla Hlady has been recognized for her artistic talent. In 2002, she was nominated for the Sobey Art Award. This is a major award for young Canadian artists.

Where to Find Her Art

You can find Marla Hlady's artwork in important public collections. Her pieces are held at the Art Gallery of Ontario. They are also part of the National Gallery of Canada.

Major Art Exhibitions

Marla Hlady's art has been shown in many places. Here are some of her major exhibitions:

• Neutralized Feelings of Apprehension, Gallery 76, Toronto, Ontario, 1991
• Beauty, Koffler Loggia Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, 1992
• Gallerie Christiane Chassay, Montreal, Quebec, 1993
• "Naked State: A Selected View of Toronto Art", The Power Plant, Toronto, Ontario, 1994
• Gallerie Christiane Chassay, Montreal, Quebec, 1995
• "Blink", The Power Plant, Toronto, Ontario, 1996
• Gallerie Christiane Chassay, Montreal, Quebec, 1997
• "Machines Festives", La Centrale, Montreal, Quebec, 1999
• The Power Plant, Toronto, Ontario, 2001
• The Gallery, University of Toronto at Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, 2001
• Marla Hlady: Shelf Works, Neutral Ground, Regina, Saskatchewan, 2002
• Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, 2003
• Owen's Art Gallery, Sackville, New Brunswick, 2004
• "The Idea of North", Iceland and Canada (touring), 2005
• Playing Piano, Gallery YYZ, Toronto, Ontario, 2008
• Marla Hlady: Rooms, Oakville Galleries, Oakville, Ontario, 2011
• Marla Hlady: Walls, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 2012

Some of Her Artworks

Here are some of the artworks Marla Hlady has created:

• this abandoned house, 1991
• Neutralized Feelings of Apprehension, 1991
• Beauty, 1992
• off-roader 1, 1994
• Gut Machines, 1994–95
• Drumming Displaced into Different Sized Jam Jars, 1999
• Waltzing Matilda, 2000
• She Moves Through the Fair (Pipe Whistle), 2001
• Playing Piano, 2008