Paul Perron. Sculptor. Saint-Marc-des-Carrieres, Quebec. Active mid 20th century – 1980’s.
Paul Perron was a self taught sculptor in limestone. He was a quarry worker in limestone and discovered an ability to sculpt in the medium. He went from working on dressing the stone to carving busts of people and small animals. Both his father and grandfather were carvers. He signed his work.
Ref: Jean Simard, Pour Passer Le Temps: Artistes Populaires Du Quebec, Gouvernement du Quebec, Ministere des Affaires Culturelles. 1985.
