Peter Sawatzky
Peter Sawatzky | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 (age 69–70) Sommerfeld, Manitoba, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Red River College |
| Known for | sculptor |
| Awards | Order of Manitoba |
Peter Sawatzky, OM (1951 – ) is a Canadian sculptor from Sommerfeld, Manitoba. He is known for his large-scale work in bronze, many of animals. Notable works by Sawatzky include "Seal River Crossing" at Portage and Main in Winnipeg, "Mother Polar Bear and Cubs" at the Assiniboine Park, and a sculpture of Dirk Willems at the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach, Manitoba.[1][2][3] He received the Order of Manitoba in recognition of his work in 2008.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Sculptor honours 16-century martyr with public art piece". Winnipeg Free Press. November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Artist Spotlight: Peter Sawatzky". Where.
- ^ "Assiniboine Park gets more polar bears: bronze sculpture unveiled". CBC. September 24, 2014.
- ^ "Members of the Order of Manitoba". Manitoba Historical Society.
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