She is a contemporary of Lois Andison, Simone Jones, Diane Landry and Daniel Olson.
[2] Her major works include "Drumming Displaced into Different Sized Jam Jars", a large series of sculpture in the collection of The Art Gallery of Ontario, and "Waltzing Matilda", a kinetic sculpture that has exhibited extensively.
Hlady first gained notice for her kinetic installation "neutralized feelings of apprehension," at G76 in Toronto, which was enthusiastically reviewed by Kate Taylor of The Globe and Mail.
[3] Her solo installation "Beauty" at the Koffler Gallery in Toronto, was curated by John Massier in 1992.
Her work "Drumming Displaced into Different Sized Jam Jars" was purchased by the Art Gallery of Ontario in 1999.