Robert G. Kerr — “Waterfowl of the World in Miniature”
by Sally Hansen
As far as he knows, Bob Kerr of Smiths Falls is the only wood sculptor who has carved wooden miniatures of all the waterfowl of the world. That’s 192 pairs of all the known species of ducks, geese and swans from all around the globe. Each one is hand-carved from hard maple wood and hand-painted in acrylic. Each one is a visual delight and a pleasure to pick up and hold.
The collection is the culmination of a thirty-year friendship between Kerr and an American art dealer, collector and fellow bird hunter, Russell Fink. The miniatures are the subject of a gorgeous new art book produced by Fink, beautifully printed in Argentina, and titled Robert G. Kerr – Waterfowl of the World in Miniature.
A Rare Sighting
On Saturday, February 17 from 1–2:30PM, Bob Kerr will be at Read’s Book Shop at 130 Lansdowne Ave., Heritage Walk Plaza, in Carleton Place to sign copies of his new book and to demonstrate and discuss his carving. Examples of his sculptures will be on display at the shop throughout the month. A map is available at the Read’s website, and the phone number is 257–READ (7323).
