Leo Mol and his work featured on Canadian postal releases

OTTAWA - Renowned Ukrainian Canadian artist Leo Mol and his sculpture titled "Lumberjacks" is featured on a stamp and first day cover issued in June by Canada Post as part of its Artists of Canada Series. Mr. Mol is featured along with fellow sculptor Charles Dauedelin (1920-2001), who is known for incorporating sculpture into communal spaces. The text about Mr. Mol that appears on the reverse of the day of issue envelope reads: "The monumental bronze sculpture, "Lumberjacks" (1990), by Winnipeg sculptor Leo Mol, effectively captures the strength in motion which epitomizes his work. Born in Ukraine in 1915, the classically trained artist immigrated to Canada in 1948. He came to prominence in 1964, when his monument to Taras Shevchenko was unveiled in Washington by Dwight D. Eisenhower. His sculptures of Canadian themes, like the 'Lumberjacks,' have earned him a loyal following among collectors. A longtime member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, his artistic contributions have earned him numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Canada in 1989." The same text appears also in French.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, August 25, 2002, No. 34, Vol. LXX

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