Eugenia Berlin
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Eugenia Berlin was a Russia
n-born Canadian
sculptor, painter
, designer and director.
, and immigrated to Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
in 1925. She studied sculpture, drawing and design at the L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Geneva
, Switzerland
under James Vibert and Valentine Métein-Gilliard and privately under William Métein; Central Technical School
, Toronto under Elizabeth Wyn Wood and Bobs Coghill Haworth; the Chouinard School of Art under Alexander Archipenko; and the Alexander Archipenko School in New York
. In Canada she studied sculpting and painting under Elizabeth Wyn Wood
and Bobs Coghill Haworth respectively. Berlin's primary discipline was sculpture.
She practised and was friends with some of the most pre-eminent artists in Canadian history namely: Emanuel Hahn
, Elizabeth Wyn Wood
, Jacobine Jones
, Frances Loring and Florence Wyle. As well as artists that included Albert Jacques Franck, EB Cox, AJ Casson, Paraskeva Clark, Harold Town
, AY Jackson, JWG Macdonald and Doris McCarthy
.
, London Regional Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Hamilton
, Art Gallery of Toronto, Hart House at the University of Toronto
, UNESCO
Exhibition of Canadian Art in Paris
1946, Toronto Winter Fair, King City Public Library (solo exhibition); Eaton’s Art Gallery, Roberts Gallery (1959), J.M. Dent and Sons and the Canadian Portrait Academy.
Whilst in her 90's Berlin lived alone at 341 Bloor Street, Toronto. Towards the end of her life Berlin lived at Seven Oaks, a long-term care home located at 9 Neilson Road, Toronto, Ontario.
During Berlin's forty year plus career she was appointed Director of the Saturday Morning Club at the Royal Ontario Museum
a position she held until her retirement.
In 2000 Berlin was honoured by the Canadian Portrait Academy
as honourary Academician
.
and in the Corbet Collection of Canadian Women Artists with "Mourning Doves".
in 2000.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n-born Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
sculptor, painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, designer and director.
Education and training
Berlin was born in Kharkov, RussiaRussia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, and immigrated to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 1925. She studied sculpture, drawing and design at the L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
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under James Vibert and Valentine Métein-Gilliard and privately under William Métein; Central Technical School
Central Technical School
Central Technical School is a composite high school located at 725 Bathurst Street at Harbord Street in Toronto, Canada.C.T.S. offers a wide range of programs, including all core academic courses, as well as concentration and specialization in visual arts and technical studies. C.T.S...
, Toronto under Elizabeth Wyn Wood and Bobs Coghill Haworth; the Chouinard School of Art under Alexander Archipenko; and the Alexander Archipenko School in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. In Canada she studied sculpting and painting under Elizabeth Wyn Wood
Elizabeth Wyn Wood
Elizabeth Wyn Wood was a Canadian sculptor, born in Orillia, Ontario, Canada.Wood studied sculpture at the Ontario College of Art and at the Art Students League of New York...
and Bobs Coghill Haworth respectively. Berlin's primary discipline was sculpture.
She practised and was friends with some of the most pre-eminent artists in Canadian history namely: Emanuel Hahn
Emanuel Hahn
Emanuel Otto Hahn was a German-born Canadian sculptor and coin designer. He taught and later married Elizabeth Wyn Wood. He co-founded and was the first president of the Sculptors' Society of Canada....
, Elizabeth Wyn Wood
Elizabeth Wyn Wood
Elizabeth Wyn Wood was a Canadian sculptor, born in Orillia, Ontario, Canada.Wood studied sculpture at the Ontario College of Art and at the Art Students League of New York...
, Jacobine Jones
Jacobine Jones
Phyllis Jacobine Jones was a sculptor. She was born in England, but migrated to Canada in 1933.- Life :Jones traveled around Denmark and Italy with her mother for years until, at 28, she studied casting, carving, and modeling at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London...
, Frances Loring and Florence Wyle. As well as artists that included Albert Jacques Franck, EB Cox, AJ Casson, Paraskeva Clark, Harold Town
Harold Town
Harold Town was a Canadian abstract painter. He is best known as a member of Painters Eleven a group of abstract artists active in Toronto from 1954-1960. Town coined the name of the group, which was based simply on the number of artists that were present the first meeting...
, AY Jackson, JWG Macdonald and Doris McCarthy
Doris McCarthy
Doris McCarthy, CM, O.Ont was a Canadian artist specializing in abstracted landscapes.Born in Calgary, Alberta, McCarthy attended the Ontario College of Art from , where she was awarded various scholarships and prizes...
.
Exhibitions
Berlin exhibited at the National Art Gallery of Canada, Royal Canadian Academy, Montreal Museum of Fine ArtsMontreal Museum of Fine Arts
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is a major museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1860, making it Canada's oldest art institution, it moved to its current location in 1912 thanks to a large donation from businessman James Ross....
, London Regional Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton, is located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Ontario on King Street West and is one of Canada’s oldest galleries with a collection of over 9,000 works of art.-History:...
, Art Gallery of Toronto, Hart House at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
Exhibition of Canadian Art in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
1946, Toronto Winter Fair, King City Public Library (solo exhibition); Eaton’s Art Gallery, Roberts Gallery (1959), J.M. Dent and Sons and the Canadian Portrait Academy.
Private Life
Berlin was of Jewish descent and classified her occupations as 'teacher' and 'social worker' in a Canadian and U.S. Border Crossing Declaration in 1943. She remained single her entire life and lived with her brother the noted Russian-Canadian composer the musician Boris Berlin at Ferndale Ave, Toronto.Whilst in her 90's Berlin lived alone at 341 Bloor Street, Toronto. Towards the end of her life Berlin lived at Seven Oaks, a long-term care home located at 9 Neilson Road, Toronto, Ontario.
Career and Honours
Berlin won a prize at the Toronto Winter Fair for her outdoor garden sculpture and two animal figures which were reproduced in “Canadian Art.”During Berlin's forty year plus career she was appointed Director of the Saturday Morning Club at the Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With its main entrance facing Bloor Street in Downtown Toronto, the museum is situated north of Queen's Park and east of Philosopher's Walk in the University of Toronto...
a position she held until her retirement.
In 2000 Berlin was honoured by the Canadian Portrait Academy
Canadian Portrait Academy
The Canadian Portrait Academy , is a professional Canadian art academy dedicated to the practice and appreciation of portraiture within Canada and abroad.-History:...
as honourary Academician
Academician
The title Academician denotes a Full Member of an art, literary, or scientific academy.In many countries, it is an honorary title. There also exists a lower-rank title, variously translated Corresponding Member or Associate Member, .-Eastern Europe and China:"Academician" may also be a functional...
.
Collections
Berlin is represented with sculptures in the National Gallery of Canada with her portrait of Dr. Marius BarbeauMarius Barbeau
Charles Marius Barbeau, , also known as C. Marius Barbeau, or more commonly simply Marius Barbeau, was a Canadian ethnographer and folklorist who is today considered a founder of Canadian anthropology...
and in the Corbet Collection of Canadian Women Artists with "Mourning Doves".
Portraits by other Artists
Berlin was the subject of a portrait sculpture by Canadian artist Christian Cardell CorbetChristian Cardell Corbet
Christian Cardell Corbet is a Canadian sculptor, painter and designer. He co-founded and was first President of the Canadian Portrait Academy.- Quotes :...
in 2000.
External links
- http://www.canadianportraitacademy.com
- http://cybermuse.gallery.ca/cybermuse/search/artist_e.jsp?iartistid=451
- http://cwahi.concordia.ca/sources/artists/displayArtist.php?ID_artist=65
- http://search.ancestry.ca/Browse/view.aspx?dbid=1075&path=New+York.Cards.B.ALL.Cards+30001-31000.478&fn=Eugenia&ln=Berlin&st=r&pid=4565109&rc=&zp=75
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- http://www.toronto.ca/ltc/sevenoaks.htm
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