J. Hamelin. Sculptor. Wood carver. Montreal, Quebec. Active mid to late 20th century.
J. Hamelin is known for his relief carvings. His mark seen here on a painted relief carving of a Sugar Camp dating from the 1970’s. His carvings are often found in the Montreal area. His work is delicate and Hamelin often carved the frame into the Relief. Hamelin carved traditional Quebec scenes and portraits; colouring parts of the reliefs to show and accent the details. (See image below.)
J. Hamelin. Relief carving of a Sugar Camp:
J. Hamelin. Montreal, Quebec. Relief carving of a Sugar Camp.
His mark:
J. Hamelin. His mark.
A detail of the Sugar Camp:
J. Hamelin. Detail of Relief of The Sugar Camp.
