The Mennonite Story by Dianne Dyck
This year's festival features a special art display from a wonderful Saskatchewan artist.
Dianne grew up in Saskatoon and began her artistic training at the University of Saskatchewan. After spending many years in the Weyburn, Regina and Kelowna areas, Dianne now resides in Saskatoon with her husband of 56 years. As an artist, Dianne takes great delight in preserving her Mennonite roots. In 1874, Dianne’s great grandparents came from South Russia to Canada in the first wave of Mennonite immigrants.
Dianne’s most recent series called, “The Mennonite Story” has allowed her to capture Mennonite history on canvas for future generations. According to Dianne, "The historical significance of ‘The Mennonite Story’ has a fascinating legacy. I am proud, as an artist, to have some small part in preserving this period in history for future generations."
Research was critical in ensuring these paintings are true to form – right down to the colour of the horses and all the special foods that were inherited from Holland, Prussia and South Russia.
Dianne works mainly in acrylic and considers her painting style as traditional realism. Her artistic expression is apparent through the interplay of light, shadow and texture as she portrays the landscape, historical content and human involvement in her work.
We're excited to showcase this stunning series, be sure to pop in to view the display at the festival.
This year's festival features a special art display from a wonderful Saskatchewan artist.
Dianne grew up in Saskatoon and began her artistic training at the University of Saskatchewan. After spending many years in the Weyburn, Regina and Kelowna areas, Dianne now resides in Saskatoon with her husband of 56 years. As an artist, Dianne takes great delight in preserving her Mennonite roots. In 1874, Dianne’s great grandparents came from South Russia to Canada in the first wave of Mennonite immigrants.
Dianne’s most recent series called, “The Mennonite Story” has allowed her to capture Mennonite history on canvas for future generations. According to Dianne, "The historical significance of ‘The Mennonite Story’ has a fascinating legacy. I am proud, as an artist, to have some small part in preserving this period in history for future generations."
Research was critical in ensuring these paintings are true to form – right down to the colour of the horses and all the special foods that were inherited from Holland, Prussia and South Russia.
Dianne works mainly in acrylic and considers her painting style as traditional realism. Her artistic expression is apparent through the interplay of light, shadow and texture as she portrays the landscape, historical content and human involvement in her work.
We're excited to showcase this stunning series, be sure to pop in to view the display at the festival.
