Artist
MaryLou Hurley
Caledon, Ontaio
Bio
Selected Recent Exhibitions
2026 ‘Happiness Is’ Solo Exhibition, Women’s Art Association of Canada, Toronto
2026 Ontario Society of Artists,(OSA), “Through Artist’s Eyes”, Georgina, On.
2025 Mosaic Artists of Canada, National Mosaic Exhibition, UNITY, Etobicoke, Ontario
2025 CFS 72nd Open Juried Exhibition, Helson Gallery, Georgetown, Ontario
2025 Society of Canadian Artists Open International Online Exhibition
2025 Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, On. ‘Heart, Mind, Love’.
2024 Ontario Mosaic Artists “Reflections” Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
2024 Millcroft Inn, Alton, On. COME WALK WITH ME Solo Exhibition
2024Headwaters Arts Fall Festival Juried Art Show. Headwaters Arts Gallery, Alton. On.
2024 Museum of Dufferin “Unity in Diversity”, Murmur, Ontario
2024 Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Legislative Building, Toronto, Ontario
2023 Purple Octopus Art, USA, “Artful Expressions of the Mind”, Online
2023 “MOSAICS” Solo Exhibition, Women’s Art Association of Canada, Toronto
Awards
2025 Creative Innovation Award for mannequin Miss Delphine, SCA International Online Exhib
2024 1st Place Juror’s Choice Award for mannequin Miss Delphine, Newmarket Juried Art Show
2022 Honourable Mention for GERALD DEAN DISCOVERS GERALDINE Mannequin, CFS 70th Anniversary Member’s Exhibition, Carrier Gallery, Toronto
2021 Honourable Mention for EVE Mannequin, Newmarket Juried Art Show
2021 1st Place Award for SPRING HARMONY VIOLIN,
Beaux Arts “Everything Beaux’ Art Exhibition, Brampton, Ontario
2020 2nd Place JUROR’S CHOICE Award for THE DUCHESS Mannequin
Headwaters Arts ‘Artful Revival’ Fall Festival
Media
2025 Heart, Mind, Love at Propeller Art Gallery, Artoronto Newsletter 54993 by Kaya Meziane
2022 So it Goes’, Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, Issue 11, Page 42
2022 JustSayIn'Caledon Jan 31st, 2022- "MaryLou Hurley's Marvellous Mosaics"
People by Patti Foley
Dufferin’s Spotlight (Nov12th, 2020) “What DO Mermaids Wear?”
Thumbnail Sketches/Connie Munson
2026 ‘Happiness Is’ Solo Exhibition, Women’s Art Association of Canada, Toronto
2026 Ontario Society of Artists,(OSA), “Through Artist’s Eyes”, Georgina, On.
2025 Mosaic Artists of Canada, National Mosaic Exhibition, UNITY, Etobicoke, Ontario
2025 CFS 72nd Open Juried Exhibition, Helson Gallery, Georgetown, Ontario
2025 Society of Canadian Artists Open International Online Exhibition
2025 Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, On. ‘Heart, Mind, Love’.
2024 Ontario Mosaic Artists “Reflections” Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
2024 Millcroft Inn, Alton, On. COME WALK WITH ME Solo Exhibition
2024Headwaters Arts Fall Festival Juried Art Show. Headwaters Arts Gallery, Alton. On.
2024 Museum of Dufferin “Unity in Diversity”, Murmur, Ontario
2024 Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Legislative Building, Toronto, Ontario
2023 Purple Octopus Art, USA, “Artful Expressions of the Mind”, Online
2023 “MOSAICS” Solo Exhibition, Women’s Art Association of Canada, Toronto
Awards
2025 Creative Innovation Award for mannequin Miss Delphine, SCA International Online Exhib
2024 1st Place Juror’s Choice Award for mannequin Miss Delphine, Newmarket Juried Art Show
2022 Honourable Mention for GERALD DEAN DISCOVERS GERALDINE Mannequin, CFS 70th Anniversary Member’s Exhibition, Carrier Gallery, Toronto
2021 Honourable Mention for EVE Mannequin, Newmarket Juried Art Show
2021 1st Place Award for SPRING HARMONY VIOLIN,
Beaux Arts “Everything Beaux’ Art Exhibition, Brampton, Ontario
2020 2nd Place JUROR’S CHOICE Award for THE DUCHESS Mannequin
Headwaters Arts ‘Artful Revival’ Fall Festival
Media
2025 Heart, Mind, Love at Propeller Art Gallery, Artoronto Newsletter 54993 by Kaya Meziane
2022 So it Goes’, Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, Issue 11, Page 42
2022 JustSayIn'Caledon Jan 31st, 2022- "MaryLou Hurley's Marvellous Mosaics"
People by Patti Foley
Dufferin’s Spotlight (Nov12th, 2020) “What DO Mermaids Wear?”
Thumbnail Sketches/Connie Munson
Mixed Media Mosaic
Artist Statement
As a self taught mixed media mosaic artist, for the last 25 years, I have embraced a unique approach to creating mosaics. I practice the traditional technique of 'andamento', carefully placing rows of tesserae to establish visual flow, but as a contemporary artist, I relish breaking free from classical rules. The sheer joy of discovering new textures, colours, and possibilities of mixed media, fuels my passion for artistic expression.
I invite you to explore the unusual use of canvas such as mannequins and guitars, my unique tesserae and colourful details, their textures and movement; to interpret all and to discover a story of your own. Most often you will detect a provocative metaphor and find pleasure in the unexpected!
I invite you to explore the unusual use of canvas such as mannequins and guitars, my unique tesserae and colourful details, their textures and movement; to interpret all and to discover a story of your own. Most often you will detect a provocative metaphor and find pleasure in the unexpected!
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