Jean-Claude Gagne. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Price, Quebec. Active c. 2000.
Jean-Claude Gagne makes models of the boats that he watched along the Gaspe shore when was growing up. He moved to Montreal to work, returning often to the sea and the boats. Born in Baie-des-Sables, Quebec; Jean-Claude Gagne made his first model boats in his kitchen in Verdun and in the Richelieu Valley before he retired. Then he moved to the sea and a heated workshop at Price, Quebec. His models are charming and naive and detailed. He uses ‘as found’ materials and primary colours. He signs his work.
Some Examples of his models shown at the St-Ulric Folk Art Sculpture Festival:
Sailing Ship:
Sailing Ship. Jean-Claude Gagne.
Lobster Boat:
Lobster boat. Jean-Claude Gagne.
Ref: http://festivalsculptureartpopulaire.com/jean-claude-gagne/
