Marc "Budgie" Bourdon brings an educational and work background in advertising and graphic design, together with a long-time passion for carving and sculpting. The combination has resulted in a very unique and definitive style.

Marc presently works at Campbell¹s Monument in Belleville, an employee-owned company, where his skills are put to good use. Whenever the opportunity arises he spends time blowing glass at Bloomfield Glassworks, and incorporates the glass work with his sculpture. The combination of the different mediums is very intriguing.

In 2005, Marc was the feature artist at the Festival of Trees and in 2006 was chosen for the prestigious Emerging Sculptors Exhibition held by the Canadian Sculptors Society.

Artist's Statement:

I have been creating sculptures since I can remember and have always enjoyed working with my hands. I enjoy making forms rather than details because I like how it can be interpreted differently by different people. I prefer to work in stone and glass because it is so permanent. Creating art relaxes me; I am a Graphic Designer by trade and sculpting is a welcome contrast.

Materials I like to use: Granite, Limestone, Marble, blown and fused glass.

Style: Modern

Currently several of my pieces are on display at Covent Garden Art Gallery in Wellington. (www.coventgarden.ca\marc\marc.htm)