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James Lahey Paintings

Canadian, b. 1961

James Lahey is a Canadian artist living in Toronto, where he maintains his studio. He completed his BFA at York University in 1984 with studies in Art and Architecture in Italy (1982) through a joint program with York University, Toronto and University of Massachusetts Lowell. In 1986, he obtained a certificate from the O.M.A. in the preservation of Art and Artefacts. Upon graduation, Lahey negotiated career and vocation, including positions at The Art Gallery at Harbourfront, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, the Art Gallery of Ontario and Bruce Mau Design. Since 1998, Lahey has concentrated exclusively on his painting practice. In 2001, he was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Lahey has been a Member of the Board of Directors at the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in Toronto from 2009 through to 2012, and a past member of the Board of Directors for Dancemakers. Currently, James is a Member of the Acquisitions Committee for the Photography Drawings Department of the Art Gallery of Ontario, a past member of the Acquisitions Committee for Prints and Drawings at the Art Gallery of Ontario and a current member of the Advisory Board of PEN Canada. Lahey is represented in galleries across Canada, in Britain and the United States where his work can be found in numerous private and public collections. In 2005, the McLaren Museum installed his “Index” exhibition and published a catalog of the same name with contributions by Ihor Holubizky and Mark Kingwell. In 2007, “Index” was installed at The University of Toronto Art Center. In 2008, Lahey opened solo shows in New York and London where “your imperfect history” was published in conjunction with the exhibition by Flowers U.K. His project, Guido’s Rhombus opened at Museum London in the fall of 2009. In 2011, Eight Days opened at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery. A publication produced in collaboration with Toronto writer and poet Lynn Crosbie accompanied that exhibition. Lahey’s most recent exhibition “Made in Canada” took place in October 2017 at Galerie de Bellefeuille.

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Artist: James Lahey
Calla Lily - lush, dark, detailed, realist, floral, still life, oil on canvas
By James Lahey
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This gorgeous bouquet of sunny yellow Calla Lilies is a mixed media piece by James Lahey. Light appears to illuminate this casual arrangement. The clear glass vase sits against a jet...
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2010s Contemporary James Lahey Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cloud - bright, calm, realist, landscape, oil and acrylic on canvas on panel
By James Lahey
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The airy, ethereal quality of a white cloud rising in a deep blue sky is beautifully rendered in this mixed media composition by James Lahey. Known for his realistic landscapes, Lahe...
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Early 2000s Contemporary James Lahey Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Stream Through a Field in Spring - Earthy tones with spots of crimson and umber
By James Lahey
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstracted landscape by James Lahey features a stream pushing through a grassy field in what appears to be a spring thaw. The image is built up with many fine layers and finishe...
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Early 2000s Contemporary James Lahey Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

1 Cent Portrait, 1922 (Made in Canada 3 – A Memoir)
By James Lahey
Located in Montreal, Quebec
James Lahey is a Canadian artist living in Toronto where he maintains his studio. He completed his BFA at York University in 1984 with studies in Art and Architecture in Italy (1982) through a joint programme with York University, Toronto and Lowell University, Massachusetts. In 1986 he obtained a certificate from the O.M.A. in the preservation of Art and Artefacts. Upon graduation, James negotiated career and vocation, including positions at The Art Gallery at Harbourfront, The Power Plant, The Art Gallery of Ontario and Bruce Mau Design. Since 1998 James has concentrated exclusively on his painting practice. In 2001 James was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy. James has been a Member of the Board of Directors at the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in Toronto 2009 through to 2012, and a past Member of the Board of Directors for Dancemakers. Currently, James is a Member of the Acquisitions Committee for the Photography Drawings Department of the Art Gallery of Ontario, a past member of the Acquisitions Committee for Prints and Drawings at The Art Gallery of Ontario, and a current member the Advisory Board of PEN Canada. James Lahey is represented in galleries across Canada, in Britain and the United States where his work can be found in numerous private and public collections. In 2005 the MacLaren Museum installed his “Index” exhibition and published a catalogue of the same name with contributions by Ihor Holubizky and Mark Kingwell. In 2007 “Index” was installed at The University of Toronto Art Centre. In 2008 James opened one person shows in New York and London where “your imperfect history” was published in conjunction with the exhibition by Flowers U.K. His project, “Guido’s Rhombus” opened at Museum London in the fall of 2009. In 2011 “Eight Days” opened at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery. A publication produced in collaboration with Toronto writer and poet Lynn Crosbie accompanied that exhibition. James’ most recent exhibition “Made in Canada...
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2010s Contemporary James Lahey Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

1 Cent Portrait, 1925 (Made in Canada 3 – A Memoir)
By James Lahey
Located in Montreal, Quebec
James Lahey is a Canadian artist living in Toronto where he maintains his studio. He completed his BFA at York University in 1984 with studies in Art and Architecture in Italy (1982)...
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2010s Contemporary James Lahey Paintings

Materials

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Pacific Coast HWY 1 (California)
By James Lahey
Located in Montreal, Quebec
James Lahey is a Canadian artist living in Toronto, ON where he maintains his studio. He completed his BFA at York University in 1984 with studies in Art and Architecture in Italy (1...
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2010s James Lahey Paintings

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Canvas, Conté, Ink, Oil, Alkyd

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