Artist Profile: Peter Sawatzky
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Biography
Born in southern Manitoba, in 1951, Peter Sawatzky grew up on his family's farm in the Mennonite village of Sommerfeld.Taking advantage of a scholarship, Peter decided to attend the Commercial Art Course at Red River College in Winnipeg. After graduation, he was able to pursue wildlife and landscape painting, although a commercial art career occupied most of his time. It was not until 1974, however, that Peter discovered his true interest which combined his fascination for bird life and for carving. A long list of awards and exhibitions won the artist international recognition and by the mid
80's, his success enabled him to make the important decision to work in bronze and to set up his own foundry in Manitoba.
Peter Sawatzky is a remarkably energetic and prolific artist who thrives on challenges. His passion for wildlife and the natural environment has given direction and focus to his career and as a result his subject matter has developed to incorporate a wide range of wild birds, animals and now humans. Indeed, the large scale outdoor sculpture entitled “Perilous Crossing” is a twenty-two foot life-size bronze boat with seven crewmen. This massive sculpture rests at its permanent site, overlooking the Red River and The Waterfront Park in the City of Selkirk in Manitoba.
As a winner of countless awards and numerous commissions in both Canada and the United States, Sawatzky has achieved a unique status in Canada's sculpture tradition and is collected widely.
Featured Work
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Title: Burrowing Owls Artist: Peter Sawatzky Medium: Bronze Size: 9" x 14" x 9" (h x w x d) Status: Sold |
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 11 Muskox |
 Blue Jays |
 'Eternal Spring' Whitetail and Fawn |
 'Sparring' |
 'The Charge' Bison Bull |
 Seal River Crossing |
 'Resting' Great Blue Heron |
 Young Bull Elk |
 'On The Watch' Golden Eagle |