Hilda Margaret Danks (1893-1969) CSPW
Title ” BRAVE NEW FRONT ”
Size 17 1/4″ x 30″ sight ( 23 3/8″ x 37 1/8″ framed ) ………$695.00 Canadian
Hilda Margaret Danks (née Lawrence) was born in 1893 in London, England. She married Walter Danks of Surrey, a veteran of the First World War. They immigrated to Canada in 1930 along with their two daughters, settling in Hamilton, Ontario where they resided for three years before moving to Niagara.
Hilda first started dabbling in watercolour in 1935 and was hooked for life. She trained under various Canadian artists, honing her skills. By 1945 she helped found the Niagara District Art Association, latter serving as president. In 1952 she exhibited two watercolours at the Royal Canadian Academy (RCA), #21 Giant Elm and #22 Wintertime. Also in 1952, she exhibited #25 Tree Pattern with the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA). In 1961 she again exhibited with the OSA, #19 Harvest Moon. Hilda became an elected a member of the Canadian Society of Painters of Watercolour (CSPW) in 1961.
After the artist’s death, the Niagara District Art Association established the Hilda Danks trophy, an annual juried art show for the best watercolour artist. Janet Clemency “Jacy” Kington (Danks), the artist’s daughter was the proud recipient of this very award.
In 2006, Hilda Danks was inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Arts and Culture Wall of Fame in recognition of her significant contribution to the arts and cultural life of Niagara Falls.
Titled to label “BRAVE NEW FRONT” Hilda Danks 448 Huron St Niagara Falls.
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