Visual Art – Toronto
Born in Renfrew Ontario, Megan Hazen is a 2017 graduate of OCAD University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction. Hazen has long been a part of her local arts community, taking part annually in the Renfrew Art in the Park outdoor show, as well as a large mural for the Renfrew Fair. In 2014, Megan was a finalist in the So You Want to be an Artist national competition, thereby had the opportunity to have a painting in the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Hazen spent her third year of university in Italy part of OCAD U's Florence Off-Campus Studies Program. Here, the focus was on creating a cohesive body of work and studying Italian Art History on location, while also having the chance to travel Europe. Living in Florence also provided the opportunity to exhibit work internationally. Hazen was the featured artist for the RVH Foundation's annual holiday fundraising card for 2016. Hazen works largely in acrylic and oil paint, with a love of colour and texture. Her 'Fragmented Memories' series is a body of work consisting of painted collages that speak to the ever-shifting nature of memory, and how its selectivity creates moments that are fleeting and fractured. Creating a sense of life, movement, and fun is fuel for this passion. Entering into this new chapter, Megan is looking forward to future opportunities, travel, and discoveries.