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Molly Lamb Bobak Biography
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Molly Lamb Bobak was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 25, 1920, daughter of Harold Mortimer Lamb and Alice Mary Price.
Joined Canadian Women's Army Corps (C.W.A.C.) in 1942, became lieutenant. Appointed Official War Artist with the Canadian Army in Europe, 1945-46.
Married Bruno Bobak in 1945. Two children, Alexander and Anny.
Instructor in painting at Vancouver School of Art, 1947-50.
Taught at University of British Columbia Extension and Summer Schools,1958-59.
Instructor, University of New Brunswick Art Centre from 1960 through to recent years.
Has also taught at Banff School of Art, Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre, Inc. and the Alberta College of Art in recent years.
Molly Lamb Bobak Awards and Honours
Third prize, Canadian Army Art Competition, 1944.
First prize, Graphic Art Society, 1966.
French Government scholarship for study in France, 1950-51.
Canada Council fellowship for study in Europe, 1960-61.
Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
Order of Canada, 1995
Order of New Brunswick, 2009
Molly Lamb Bobak Exhibitions (One-person shows)
Vancouver Art Gallery, c. 1940
Vancouver Art Gallery, 1950-60.
New Design Gallery, Vancouver, 1950-60
Waddington Gallery, Montreal, 1950-60.
Roberts Gallery, Toronto, 1962.
Roberts Gallery, Toronto, 1964.
Wells Gallery, Ottawa, 1965.
The National Gallery of Canada (travelling show), 1965.
Dalhousie University Art Gallery, 1966.
Roberts Gallery, Toronto, 1967.
Walter Klinkhoff Gallery, Montreal, 1968.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 1970.
Roberts Gallery, Toronto, 1971.
Sir George Williams Art Galleries, Montreal, 1972.
Walter Klinkhoff Gallery, Montreal, 1975.
The New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, 1977.
Walter Klinkhoff Gallery, Montreal, 1980.
Gallery 78, Fredericton, 1983.
Walter Klinkhoff Gallery, 1985; 1987; 1989; 1993.
Retrospective travelling exhibition, 1993-1994 - MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, N.B.
Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta.
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, B.C.
Molly Lamb Bobak Group Exhibitions
Exhibition of Canadian Paintings, Rio de Janeiro and
Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1944.
Canadian Women Artists, Riverside Museum,
New York, 1947.
Sao Paulo Biennial, Museu de Arte Moderna, 1951.
Festival of Britain, London, 1951.
German Industries Fair, Berlin, 1953.
Canadian Painting Exhibition, Pakistan, India and
Ceylon, 1954-55.
International Print Exhibition, Lugano, Switzerland.
Second, Third and Fourth Biennial Exhibitions of Canadian Painting, The National Gallery of Canada, 1957, 1959, and 1961.
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| Fall Asters in a Pot, 1976 |
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| Summer Bouquet, 1997 |
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| Catamaran Race, 1986 |
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| Shediac, New Brunswick, c. 1965 |
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| The Rink, ca. 1960 |
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| Beach, 1985 |
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| Horse Show, 1988 |
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| Green Jackets Band, 1989 |
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| The Potted Plant , circa 1960 |
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| Defi Corporate-Canderel (2), 1990 |
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| Burtt's Corner Band |
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| The Thames River at London, ca. 1961 |
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| Santa Clause Parade, Fredericton, N.B. |
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| Skaters and Skiers |
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| Canada Day Celebration |
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| Corsini Palace, Florence, 1983 |
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| Fall Asters |
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