Charles Pachter
From QueerBio.com
Country
Canada
Birth - Death
1942 -
Occupation
Artist
Notable Achievements
Order of Canada, Chevalier des Arts et Lettres
Description
Iconic contemporary painter, sculptor, designer. Companion, Order of Canada. Notable for his images of Canadian moose, flag paintings (Canadian and US). His mural, 'Hockey Knights in Canada, Les Rois de l'Arène', can be seen at Toronto's College subway station,where the Montréal Canadiens face the Toronto Maple Leafs across the tracks. He holds honorary doctorates from Brock University, the Ontario College of Art & Design, and the University of Toronto. Recipient of a Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2012.
