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Joe Fafard
2009 Bronze
8 x 5 x 13 1/2
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Joe Fafard

Nationally and internationally acclaimed artist Joe Fafard was born to French-Canadian parents in the small agricultural community of Ste. Marthe, Saskatchewan. He attended both the University of Manitoba (BFA 1966) and Pennsylvania State University (MFA 1968). He attended the University of Saskatchewan from 1968 to 1974 and, as a visiting lecturer,  the University of California at Davis in 1980 through 1981.

Fafard is one of Canada's leading professional visual artists and has exhibitions of a variety of work across Canada and around the world. He is currently  recognized as being at the height of his art and has significantly raised the profile of both Saskatchewan and Canada on the international stage. He was named Officer to the Order of Canada in 1981, received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2002,  the National Prix Montfort in 2003 and most recently, the Lieutenant Governor's Saskatchewan Centennial Medal for the Arts in 2005.

During the early 1970's Fafard used clay as a medium for much of his sculpture.  In 1985, he shifted to bronze as his chief sculptural medium, successfully establishing a foundry in Pense. His insight into rural living and humour characterize his portraits of neighbours and farm animals.  He also fashioned sculptures of famous artists that he came to respect while he was learning his craft.