GAIL SAWATZKY

Farmer from Neubergthal

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Private Collection

Based on a photo sent to me by Conrad Stoesz from the Mennonite Heritage Centre. The only information given was Mr. Hamm from Neubergthal.

Father's Pride

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

A father's love and pride - what more could a girl want.

Food for the Winter

Size: 16” x 20”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

Slaughtering of hogs was a common practice among Mennonites. In our family it was done in November. Here the hog is covered in hot water and the hair is removed before the meat is cut up.

Gathering - Mennonite Style

Size: 16” x 20”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

My recollection of Dueck gatherings is that the men would gather around my Grandfather and he would tell stories to a captive audience. Laughter followed and a good time was had by all.

Harvest

Size: 16” x 20”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

Throughout the years technology has changed dramatically in agriculture.

Hockey Player

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Private Collection

Sports were and still are an important form of entertainment and exercise. Well known Altona Maroons player poses for a photo (1960).

Last Ride

Size: 16” x 20”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

Born in 1917 - One last opportunity to have a ride in the combine with his son.

Off to War

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

Non-resistance a common practice among Mennonites but not for all. Some Mennonites did go to war.

Sunday Best

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

Attire of a young boy's "Sunday Best" in the early 1920's.

Three Men on Bikes

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Price: $400.00

Still searching for accurate information on the photo found in a family photo album. Another example of stories lost in history. Could be interpreted as participants in a wedding party?

Typesetter

Size: 20” x 16”

Acrylic

Private Collection

1956 Working on a linotype machine used for setting type at Friesens.