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Gary Lee-Nova

Key facts

  • Born: 1943, Toronto, Canada
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Museums on this site: National Gallery of Canada
  • Top 3 works: The Ballad of a Wise and Curious Wizard

The Multidisciplinary Vision of Gary Lee-Nova

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Gary Lee-Nova is a Canadian painter, printmaker, sculptor, and filmmaker. His early artistic development included a period of study at Coventry College in England from 1961 to 1962. Throughout his career, his practice has spanned various media, including film, electronic media, and large-scale installations. He has been a significant figure in the West Coast Scene, contributing to projects such as the Image Bank and the Sound Gallery. His work has been exhibited in numerous locations, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Artistic Contributions and Academic Legacy

Lee-Nova's diverse body of work includes collaborative projects like Steel Mushrooms and the installation Out to Metric, which utilized approximately 1400 yardsticks to explore the nature of language and measurement systems. His artistic explorations have also involved the use of the spectrum as a motif through the Colour Bar Research project. Beyond his studio practice, he has had a long-standing career in academia at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where he served as Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Studies Division and held the title of Professor Emeritus.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Gary Lee-Nova?

Gary Lee-Nova was born in Toronto, in Canada.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Gary Lee-Nova painted?

Gary Lee-Nova's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Can I browse Gary Lee-Nova's works by color palette?

To find works by Gary Lee-Nova in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

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To find all works by Gary Lee-Nova in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

Quiz

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Question 1:
In which city was Gary Lee-Nova born?
Question 2:
Which writer was one of Lee-Nova's hero figures?
Question 3:
What was the name of the mascot character Lee-Nova performed as?
Question 4:
The work 'Out to Metric' was created in collaboration with which artist?
Question 5:
What title did Lee-Nova receive in 2018?