Lois Rayma McIvor (22 October 1930 – 11 June 2017) was a New Zealand artist. ^[1]

McIvor studied at the Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland, and later under the tutelage of Colin McCahon. ^[2]

She was predominantly a landscape painter, often using glowing pastel colours and her landscapes were inspired by Manukau Harbour and Titirangi, where she lived for many years. ^{[3] [2]}

McIvor was one of the founding members of the Association of Women Artists. ^[2]

Paintings by McIvor are held in public and private collections throughout the world, including the Remuera Gallery. ^[2]

Notable exhibitions by McIvor include:

• with The Group ^{[4] [5]} in 1962 ^[6] and 1968 ^[7]
• a retrospective exhibition of her work from 1956 to 2001 held in 2001 at Northart ^[3]
• Making the World Look New, in 2013 at the Remuera Gallery ^[8]

Artist files for McIvor are held at:

• Angela Morton Collection, Takapuna Library
• E. H. McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
• Robert and Barbara Stewart Library and Archives, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
• Fine Arts Library, University of Auckland
• Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena
• Te Aka Matua Research Library, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
• Macmillan Brown Library, University of Canterbury

Also see:

• Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists McGahey, Kate (2000) Gilt Edge

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