Magella Normand. Sculptor. Wood carver. Cap-aux-Os, Gaspe, Quebec. Active second half 20th century.
A well known and much liked folk artist. His inspiration was far reaching. He carved the people around him; on the farm, fishing and the things that they worked with. Birds and animals interested him; two of his signature pieces were the Peacock, which he made using wires and many many colors. And the Porcupine; made with many many match sticks. Everything that he created he put bright ‘as found’ colors on.
Magella Normand. Peacock in full plumage:
Carved and painted Peacock by Magella Normand, Gaspe, Quebec.
Another carving. Feeding the Hens and Pigs on the Farm:
Magella Normand. Hens and Pigs on the Farm.
Magella Normand. Gull on the Nest:
Magella Normand. Cap-aux-Os, Quebec. Gull on the nest.
A Family of Skunks:
Magella Norman. Ap-Au-Os, Quebec. Skunk Family. 1980’s.
And the signature:
Magella Normand. Skunk Family. Detail of his mark.
Magella Normand. Feeding the Chickens:
Magella Normand. Gaspe. Carving Feeding the Chickens. 1990’s.
