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Lamartine was born in Montreal in 1948, the son of artist parents. He studied art at Sir George Williams University between 1966 and 1970, majoring in sculpture but not earning a degree. In 1969 his film, "II back Roads" was chosen as one of the University's five entries in the annual Quebec Student Film Festival. Between 1969 and 1976, Lamartine worked in Animation and graphic art studios in both Montreal and Ottawa. Lamartine was a founding member of the Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild, and held the position of Gallery director in the 1985 - 1986 season.
Up until 1999 Lamartine painted the magnificent landscape that typifies western Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. Lamartine's portrayal of Canmore townscapes has earned him a loyal following and the honour of being awarded the 1999 Canmore Community Art Trust Commission. In the Fall of 1999 Lamartine started working in a new medium: clay and returned to his earlier passion for sculpture. He started producing Raku fired ceramic animal masks. These he first moulds and then applies unique tooling and exciting glazes. His passion for sculpture and the natural environment of the mountains has resulted in a rejuvenated outpouring of creativity. In the spring of 2002, a committee from the Glenbow museum chose three Rake Masks to be exhibited in the Conference room at the G* Summit in Kananaskis Village. Lamartine's work can be found in the private collections in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Guadalajara, Calgary, Dallas, Edmonton, Canmore, Banff, Vancouver, Victoria and Los Angeles and in the public collection of the town of Canmore. |
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