Roots and Shells

About Roots and Shells

Hand-carved from wood, this contemporary wall sculpture in a tondo shape was made by Rod Mireau. The Peterborough-based artist is known for his masterful woodworking techniques—both traditional and modern. This highly textured tondo resembles a collage of roots and shell-shaped forms. The palette is appropriately earthy. Fiberglass pieces in black add a dramatic contrast.
Mireau grew up in farm country—the Saskatchewan prairie. Early images of wheat fields, broken machinery, and wooden farm buildings have inspired the form and themes of his own sculptural work.

“I have begun to introduce new materials including metals, plastics, and paint. While wood continues to be central in my work, this use of a more diverse range of materials allows me to explore new sculptural possibilities and opens up my work to a broader dialogue.” Rod Mireau

Rod Mireau was born in Saskatchewan (1971) Mireau studied sculpture at Ontario College of Art and Design (1993 – 1997). He has exhibited in New York and across Ontario with a 2018 solo exhibition at The Art Gallery of Peterborough. Mireau received an Ontario Arts Grant in 2006 and the Award of Excellence at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition in 2008. He creates commissioned work for both public and commercial spaces. Mireau’s work is held in private and corporate collections in Canada, the USA, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates.