Wood carving by Kevin Coates, mummer
Kevin Coates is a talented local artist who draws inspiration from Newfoundland tradition and culture for the subject matter of his work. Coates, who is self-taught, picked up caricature carving about 15 years ago after reading about it in a magazine. He had been looking for a new hobby and this sty...
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| Format: | Still Image |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_crafts/id/1645 |
| Summary: | Kevin Coates is a talented local artist who draws inspiration from Newfoundland tradition and culture for the subject matter of his work. Coates, who is self-taught, picked up caricature carving about 15 years ago after reading about it in a magazine. He had been looking for a new hobby and this style of wood carving peaked his interest. Much like caricature drawings, these carvings exaggerate peculiar features of a person or object. The carving is of a mummer. |
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