Mavis Ehlert was inspired to create sculptures of the female nude in order to emphasize their beauty and their femininity at a time when centerfold nudes were popular.
The Hamilton Public Library features her statue of a little boy called REFLECTIONS.
A sculpture of a little girl named Dianne sits on a rock outside the Ancaster Library.
Mavis Ehlert’s sculpture is presently on display at the Woodhouse gallery in Port Dover.
One of Ehlert’s most exciting shows was at the Art Gallery of Hamilton along side painter Emily Carr.
Mavis was born in England and studied art at St. Martin’s School of Art and the
Chelsea School of Art.
Mavis taught art at the Jewish Community Centre, Sherwood and Central Secondary School. She also took classes at the Dundas Valley School of Art.
For more information check Wikipedia or visit the Woodhouse Gallery in Port Dover.
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Mavis Ehlert 1922-2007
Mavis Ehlert was inspired to create sculptures of the female nude in order to emphasize their beauty and their femininity at a time when centerfold nudes were popular.
The Hamilton Public Library features her statue of a little boy called REFLECTIONS.
A sculpture of a little girl named Dianne sits on a rock outside the Ancaster Library.
Mavis Ehlert’s sculpture is presently on display at the Woodhouse gallery in Port Dover.
One of Ehlert’s most exciting shows was at the Art Gallery of Hamilton along side painter Emily Carr.
Mavis was born in England and studied art at St. Martin’s School of Art and the
Chelsea School of Art.
Mavis taught art at the Jewish Community Centre, Sherwood and Central Secondary School. She also took classes at the Dundas Valley School of Art.
For more information check Wikipedia or visit the Woodhouse Gallery in Port Dover.
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