Aleen Aked (1907–2003) was a Canadian-American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.[1][2]
Aleen Aked | |
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| Born | 1907 Kildwick, United Kingdom |
| Died | 2003 (aged 95–96) Toronto, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Known for | Painter |
Biography
Aked was born in Kildwick, England in 1907. Her family emigrated to Canada in 1910.[3][4] She studied at Ontario College of Art in Toronto[4][5] with several members of the Group of Seven; Arthur Lismer, Fred Varley, and A. Y. Jackson.[1] After winning a Lismer scholarship, Aked started to attend Ontario College of Art part time at age 14,[4][6] and she went on to graduate in 1928.[6]
Aked lived in Sarasota, Florida during the winter months from 1929 to 1944. She studied art at the Ringling School of Art.[1] Many of her paintings feature Florida landscapes and Floridians.
Aked was an avid golfer, holding the title of club champion of The Ladies Golf Club of Toronto from 1933-36.[3]
During World War II Aked took a hiatus from exhibiting to turn her energies towards the war effort, sending over 5,000 parcels to the allied troops.[3]
She died in Toronto in 2003.[1]
Career
During her lifetime, Aked exhibited her paintings in North America including at the Royal Canadian Academy and the Sarasota Art Association.[1] Her last exhibition was at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in 1989.[1][7]
Aked was a member of several art associations including the Ontario Society of Artists; the Sarasota Art Association (where she was president in 1942 and director in 1946); the Florida Federation of Art and the Southern States Art League.[8]
Car Collector
Aked, who started driving at age 11, also maintained a small car collection including: "a 1938 Cadillac, 1955 Chevrolet, 1959 Cadillac with fins, and a 1981 Oldsmobile."[6]
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