Lois McIvor
Lois McIvor | |
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Born | Lois Rayma McIvor 22 October 1930 Auckland, New Zealand |
Died | 11 June 2017 Auckland, New Zealand | (aged 86)
Nationality | New Zealander |
Education | Elam School of Fine Arts |
Known for | Painting - landscapes |
Lois Rayma McIvor (22 October 1930 – 11 June 2017) was a New Zealand artist.[1]
Career[]
McIvor studied at the Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland, and later under the tutelage of Colin McCahon.[2]
She was predominantly a landscape painter, often using glowing pastel colours and her landscapes were inspired by Manukau Harbour and Titirangi, where she lived for many years.[3][2]
McIvor was one of the founding members of the Association of Women Artists.[2]
Paintings by McIvor are held in public and private collections throughout the world, including the Remuera Gallery.[2]
Exhibitions[]
Notable exhibitions by McIvor include:
- with The Group[4][5] in 1962[6] and 1968[7]
- a retrospective exhibition of her work from 1956 to 2001 held in 2001 at Northart[3]
- Making the World Look New, in 2013 at the Remuera Gallery[8]
References[]
- ^ 2017, Encode Ltd, 2005 -. "McIvor, Lois". findnzartists.org.nz. Retrieved 22 October 2017.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ^ a b c d "Lois McIvor – Artist Biography and Artworks". remuera-gallery.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ a b McNamara, T. J. (17 July 2001). "Lois McIvor exhibition a vision of strength and permanence". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ 2017, Encode Ltd, 2005 -. "Artists exhibited with The Group". findnzartists.org.nz. Retrieved 22 October 2017.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ^ "The Group 1927 - 1977: an annotated bibliography - Heritage - Christchurch City Libraries". christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ "The Group 1962". christchurchartgallery.org.nz. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ "The Group 1968". christchurchartgallery.org.nz. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ "Making the World Look New - Lois McIvor". remuera-gallery.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
Further reading[]
Artist files for McIvor are held at:
- Angela Morton Collection, Takapuna Library
- E. H. McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Robert and Barbara Stewart Library and Archives, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Fine Arts Library, University of Auckland
- Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena
- Te Aka Matua Research Library, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Macmillan Brown Library, University of Canterbury
Also see:
- Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists McGahey, Kate (2000) Gilt Edge
Categories:
- 1930 births
- 2017 deaths
- New Zealand painters
- New Zealand women painters
- Landscape painters
- University of Auckland alumni
- Elam Art School alumni
- New Zealand artist stubs