Rene Dandurand. Sculptor. Wood carver. Valleyfield, Quebec. Active late 20th century.
Rene Dandurand works in Pine and very occasionally Butternut. He often carves from single blocks or rounds of wood. After an early start with unpainted work his pieces were always painted by his wife and partner Julienne; an excellent coloirist. Rene Dandurand carves every aspect of the human condition and always with great humour. There is a joyfulness in his vision of people busy at their lives. His carvings are always evocative, charming and full of colour. Rene Dandurand is certainly one of Quebec’s most talented artists. Some examples of his work (from the 1990’s) are shown below.
Two Men Plowing with an Ox. By Rene Dandurand:
Rene Dandurand. Valleyfield, Quebec. Plowing with an Ox.
Rene Dandurand. The Courting Couple:
Rene Dandurand. Valleyfield, Quebec. The Courting Couple.
Rene Dandurand. Boys Fishing:
Rene Dandurand. Valleyfield, Quebec. Boys Fishing.
Rene Dandurand. The Seranade:
Rene Dandurand. The Seranade.
