Jay Unwin
Jay Unwin was born in 1958 in Victoria. Unwin
worked as a shipwright, but from childhood he showed an interest
in a variety of materials and the creative manipulation of materials.
In 1986, he apprenticed in the study of stone carving at Pietro
Santa, Carrara, Italy.
Upon his return to Victoria he exhibited in a
solo show at Open Space Gallery. His work was exhibited in 1990
at Le Jardin de Sculpture in Laval, Quebec. Unwin's sculptures attracted
much acclaim and he received commissions for sculptures to commemorate
the 50th anniversary of Royal Roads University and to create a public
sculpture for the Victoria Police Department.
Unwin worked capably with a variety of media including
steel, lead, and marble. His striking pieces are imbued with symbolism
and reflect his mastery of technique and material. Tragically, Unwin's
promising career was cut short when he died after a car crash in
1996.
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