Berchmans Charest. Sculptor. Wood carver. La Mauricie, Quebec. Active since the 1990’s.
Taught wood carving by his father, also an artist, M. Charest’s range is very wide. He carves many religious themes (Crucifix carvings are a favorite) as well as animals from the farms of Quebec.(He was raised on a farm.) He also works traditional subjects, wild animals, birds and has made articulated carvings of people and characters.
He works with Basswood and Poplar and always paints and signs his works; usually with the date.
An example of his early work. A bas relief carving of a woman:
Berchmans Charest. Mauricie Quebec. Relief carving of a Lady.
And the Signature:
Berchmans Charest. Detail of a Lady.
A carving of a Cow:
Berchmans Charest. La Mauricie Quebec. Carving of a Cow.
A sample of his mark:
Berchmans Charest. His Mark. Reverse of a Crucifix.
Berchmans Charest. The Crucifix:
Berchmans Charest. The Cricifix.
Berchmans Charest at a gathering of artists:
Berchmans Charest.
