Bill Roach. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Cheticamp, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Active 1980’s – .
Bill Roach is an Acadian from Cape Breton Island. He makes painted sculptures that are full of humor and wit. Ans, above all, color, always primary color. (His work is on display at a gallery and tea shop near Cheticamp.) He also takes part in the annual Lunenburg Folk Art Festival. His work is always fanciful and always reflects the sea around Cape Breton Island.
The Cape Breton University Press has published a book on the artist: “William D. Roach. – Folk Artist”. ISBN 9781772060003. EPUB 9781772060027.
A carving by Bill Roach:
Bill Roach. Clown Fish.
