Gina Garcia (1968–2022), winner of the 2021 Know-How Award
Gina Garcia (1968-2022) was named winner of the 2021 Opération patrimoine Montréal Know-How Award.
This category highlights the mastery and transmission of a traditional practice.
Ms. Garcia's training and techniques, learned in Europe and Canada, have instilled in her knowledge of period methods and materials used for the production of architectural elements and finishes: ceramic, wood, stone, painted canvas or lime plaster. The jury underlines his scientific approach and the application of his expertise in the valorization of a diversity of significant heritage materials for Montreal.