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.”...

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