Molly Lamb Bobak, Poppies, watercolour
Elegant and simple, yet bursting with beautiful energy, Molly Lamb Bobak watercolour of a bouquet of poppies.
Framed to 33” x 26.5”; visible image is 23.5” x 17.5”. This lovely piece comes from a West Vancouver estate collection. Winchester Gallery label verso.
Molly Joan Bobak (née Lamb) (1920–2014) was a distinguished Canadian artist and teacher, recognized with the CM, ONB, and RCA designations. Notably, in 1945, she became the first woman appointed as an official Canadian war artist while serving in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. Throughout her career, Bobak shared her artistic knowledge through workshops across Canada and live television lessons, while also contributing to numerous arts organizations and councils. She received honorary degrees from several universities and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 1995 and the Order of New Brunswick in 2002.
Born in Richmond, BC, Bobak's early exposure to the arts was significant, with her father being an art critic and collector who knew prominent artists like Emily Carr and the Group of Seven. Her artistic development was further shaped by her mentor, Jack L. Shadbolt, at the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art and Design). After her wartime service, where she met her husband, fellow war artist Bruno Bobak, she returned to Vancouver to teach and work in radio and television. A Canada Council Fellowship allowed her to study in Europe, though this was interrupted by her husband's appointment at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), leading them to Fredericton.
Bobak's artistic output is characterized by two distinct styles: delicate watercolour depictions of flowers with an oriental aesthetic, and expressive oil paintings celebrating everyday life. Her work reflects influences from the British Neo-Romantic school and Scottish artists. Her pieces are held in collections across Canada, including the Canadian War Museum. Additionally, her wartime illustrated diaries were published as "Double Duty," and she illustrated children's books, such as Sheree Fitch’s "Toes in My Nose," showcasing her diverse artistic talents.
Elegant and simple, yet bursting with beautiful energy, Molly Lamb Bobak watercolour of a bouquet of poppies.
Framed to 33” x 26.5”; visible image is 23.5” x 17.5”. This lovely piece comes from a West Vancouver estate collection. Winchester Gallery label verso.
Molly Joan Bobak (née Lamb) (1920–2014) was a distinguished Canadian artist and teacher, recognized with the CM, ONB, and RCA designations. Notably, in 1945, she became the first woman appointed as an official Canadian war artist while serving in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. Throughout her career, Bobak shared her artistic knowledge through workshops across Canada and live television lessons, while also contributing to numerous arts organizations and councils. She received honorary degrees from several universities and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 1995 and the Order of New Brunswick in 2002.
Born in Richmond, BC, Bobak's early exposure to the arts was significant, with her father being an art critic and collector who knew prominent artists like Emily Carr and the Group of Seven. Her artistic development was further shaped by her mentor, Jack L. Shadbolt, at the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art and Design). After her wartime service, where she met her husband, fellow war artist Bruno Bobak, she returned to Vancouver to teach and work in radio and television. A Canada Council Fellowship allowed her to study in Europe, though this was interrupted by her husband's appointment at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), leading them to Fredericton.
Bobak's artistic output is characterized by two distinct styles: delicate watercolour depictions of flowers with an oriental aesthetic, and expressive oil paintings celebrating everyday life. Her work reflects influences from the British Neo-Romantic school and Scottish artists. Her pieces are held in collections across Canada, including the Canadian War Museum. Additionally, her wartime illustrated diaries were published as "Double Duty," and she illustrated children's books, such as Sheree Fitch’s "Toes in My Nose," showcasing her diverse artistic talents.
Elegant and simple, yet bursting with beautiful energy, Molly Lamb Bobak watercolour of a bouquet of poppies.
Framed to 33” x 26.5”; visible image is 23.5” x 17.5”. This lovely piece comes from a West Vancouver estate collection. Winchester Gallery label verso.
Molly Joan Bobak (née Lamb) (1920–2014) was a distinguished Canadian artist and teacher, recognized with the CM, ONB, and RCA designations. Notably, in 1945, she became the first woman appointed as an official Canadian war artist while serving in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. Throughout her career, Bobak shared her artistic knowledge through workshops across Canada and live television lessons, while also contributing to numerous arts organizations and councils. She received honorary degrees from several universities and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 1995 and the Order of New Brunswick in 2002.
Born in Richmond, BC, Bobak's early exposure to the arts was significant, with her father being an art critic and collector who knew prominent artists like Emily Carr and the Group of Seven. Her artistic development was further shaped by her mentor, Jack L. Shadbolt, at the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art and Design). After her wartime service, where she met her husband, fellow war artist Bruno Bobak, she returned to Vancouver to teach and work in radio and television. A Canada Council Fellowship allowed her to study in Europe, though this was interrupted by her husband's appointment at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), leading them to Fredericton.
Bobak's artistic output is characterized by two distinct styles: delicate watercolour depictions of flowers with an oriental aesthetic, and expressive oil paintings celebrating everyday life. Her work reflects influences from the British Neo-Romantic school and Scottish artists. Her pieces are held in collections across Canada, including the Canadian War Museum. Additionally, her wartime illustrated diaries were published as "Double Duty," and she illustrated children's books, such as Sheree Fitch’s "Toes in My Nose," showcasing her diverse artistic talents.
