Eric Tardif grew up
in Canada on the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence River, which is
recognized around the world as an exceptional bird observation
center. At first a young naturalist, he spent countless hours in the
nature reserve of Cape Tournement.
His passion for
wild birds, their natural elegance and gracious movement became the
inspiration for his creativity in sculpture.
By using steam,
Tardif forms walnut, Canadian maple, ash, cherry, and elm, giving
life to birds’ movement. The choice of wood adds touches that are
sometimes voluptuous, sometimes solemn.
From his passion
for nature in all its wild vastness, come graceful shapes that are
crystallized by the artist in all their intimacy, and immortalized
in their movement. The treatment of the wood by the sculptor becomes
the singular expression of his untamed spirit.
Mr. Tardif has won
numerous awards in New York and Japan.