Libby Hague (born 1950) is a Canadian artist based in

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. She is known for her large scale print installations. Her work has been exhibited in prominent galleries across Canada, including the

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Background

Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Hague received her B.F.A. from

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(now

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) 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. From 1988-2002 she taught print-making at

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. She is represented in many public collections and galleries across Canada, including the Donovan Collection at the

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. 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.

References

External links

Interview with the Artist
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hague, Libby 1950 births Living people Artists from Ontario Canadian contemporary artists Canadian installation artists People from St. Thomas, Ontario Sir George Williams University alumni Academic staff of Sheridan College Canadian collage artists Women collage artists 20th-century Canadian printmakers Women printmakers 21st-century Canadian women artists 20th-century Canadian women artists Members of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts