Peter Sawatzky

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]

Peter Sawatzky
Born1951 (age 69–70)
Sommerfeld, Manitoba, Canada
NationalityCanadian
EducationRed River College
Known forsculptor
AwardsOrder of Manitoba

References
  1. "Sculptor honours 16-century martyr with public art piece". Winnipeg Free Press. November 11, 2018.
  2. "Artist Spotlight: Peter Sawatzky". Where.
  3. "Assiniboine Park gets more polar bears: bronze sculpture unveiled". CBC. September 24, 2014.
  4. "Members of the Order of Manitoba". Manitoba Historical Society.


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