Kent Laforme is a Canadian artist who studied Fine Arts in Montreal and at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design where he majored in sculpture under John Greer. In 1993, Kent moved to Italy where he specialized in marble carving for three years in Pietrasanta at Studio Leonardi. Since 2001, Kent has maintained a studio practice in Cordova Bay on Vancouver Island. The Elliot Louis Gallery in Vancouver, British Columbia represented Kent’s work from 2008-2017. His artwork has been exhibited across Canada, as well as New York, Hong Kong and Italy. Hand in hand with a deep reverence for stone and a specialization in sculpture, Kent also is a painter and illustrator. Most recently he illustrated the book, Paseka, A Little Elephant, Brave . His latest project is carving a memorial artwork for the renowned lone wolf Takaya. Kent welcomes the opportunity to discuss future projects, collaborations and commissioned work. To check out Kent’s work please visit kentlaforme.com.
