Peter Henry Monk
Born: May 31, 1937
Formal Education: McGill B.Com ‘58, Columbia MBA ’61
Studied Art:
1962-1965
Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal
1966-1971
Montreal Ecole des Beaux Arts, Montreal
1972-1983
Saidye Bronfman Center, Montreal
I worked in the following mediums :
clay, plaster, wood,and stone and also did welding, collages,and construction, plus learned engraving and drawing.
Love of his Life and his Muse: Joan Fish (Monk)
Life passions: Businessman, canoeist, husband, sculptor
Nickname: “Monk”
Patron: Joan Monk
Tools: Pneumatic hammer and carbide chisels
Preferred sculpturing stone: Carrara marble
Carving Team: Monk who did 100% of carving and nishing
Number of sculptures completed by Peter Monk alone: 157
Other artistic mediums: Printmaking, Collage, Assemblage
Relaxation diversions: Canoeing, Skiing
Most famous nonsculptural achievement: Bookshelf at 1st cottage
Most famous quote:
“It is not about the destination but about the journey.”...
15 January, 2017