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ARNOLD SAPER
Born: May 31, 1933
Date of Passing: May 27, 2019
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ARNOLD SAPER
May 31, 1933 - May 27, 2019
He leaves to mourn widow Satomi Pat, children, Zalman (Dana), Ronald (Celine), Michelle and James (Julie), grandchildren, Alec and Katelyn.
He lived a long and fulfilling life. A prominent artist and teacher he touched many lives in a meaningful way. Born May 31, 1933 to Cecilia (nee Toitz) and Charles Saper, he grew up in the North End of Winnipeg. He went to Luxton and St. Johns high schools. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Fine Arts under the tutelage of famed printmaker Mauricio Lazansky at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Arnold taught in Winnipeg, Roblin, and Dominion City before a long teaching career at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba. Other teachers found his lesson plans helpful and students found his projects challenging.
Arnold was a deep thinker and had natural talent as an artist, teacher, musician and builder. He challenged himself in many ways. As a youngster he hauled boulders around the back yard to build muscle and once, as an experiment, he blind folded himself for a week. He also built a cottage north of Gimli. As an artist he was not concerned about being "au courant". Instead he was true to himself and his work stands out for being strong and evocative. Canadian and international galleries hold several of his pieces.
Arnold was a supportive and thoughtful person. He was genuinely interested in people and concerned about them. He will be missed by all who appreciated the input he had in their lives.
Married in 1960 to Satomi Pat (nee Hirayama) he was a dedicated family man and so proud of his family including children, Zalman, Ronald, Michelle and James, and grandchildren, Katelyn and Alec.
Thanks to Palliative Care Manitoba volunteer Irving Hildebrand, Palliative nurse Andre, respite worker Josephine, Dr. Martha Ainslie, Dr. Jonathan Werier and supportive friends and family.
A celebration of his life will take place at Canad Inns, 1824 Pembina Highway on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 29, 2019, Jun 01, 2019
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Just heard of Arnold's passing. Sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Cheryl Saper ((Cousin)) on: Dec 17, 2020
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Mr. Saper was my teacher - not in art school, but in Grade 11 English literature at Transcona Collegiate Institute, 1962-1963. I will never forget him nor cease to be grateful for his insights and joy in imparting his love of art (not only visual) to his students, even as immature as we were. He opened my mind to beauty and possibility. I have never met him since, but in my heart he is still strongly remembered and appreciated, and always will be. - Posted by: Smone Desilets (student) on: Jun 30, 2019
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My heartfelt condolence to Arnold's family, there is never a good time to say good bye. But the good times will remain in our memories. I was a mature student with an immature mind when it came to art. So that's where Prof. Saper's intagliop studios prepared me for enormous changes that were to occur in my head. Thanks to his guidance and expertise of art in print. RIP - Posted by: Helma Rogge Rehders (Student in print making, U of M) on: Jun 16, 2019
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We were sorry to hear of Arnold's passing. Arnold was a teacher to our son Geoff and a comrade to Grace Thomson at the Art School. Our condolences to you and the family. - Posted by: Arthur and Keiko Miki (Friends) on: Jun 03, 2019
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So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Sending love snd sympathies to all. - Posted by: Alison Saper (cousin) on: Jun 01, 2019
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You were my teacher, mentor, and friend. You were also the teacher of my teacher, Marcel Dubreil. Both of you shared stories with me about when he ran grapes through the printing press. I greatly valued your stories and opinions, even when you mistakenly thought that i would be swayed and you wanted me to not be swayed but to stay true to my own self. You helped many artists develop their own sense of style. Thank you. May you find relief from the poor health of recent years and may you live on in your artwork, your families, our hearts, our stories, and our memories of you. - Posted by: Michelle Zacharias (Student and friend) on: Jun 01, 2019
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It was a real pleasure to have Arnold as one of my patients. I am honoured to have known him. - Posted by: Martha Ainslie (Physician) on: May 30, 2019
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Arnold was my professor, my mentor, and my friend. He taught me most of what I know, directly and by example. I will miss him deeply. I offer my sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Mark Nisenholt (Student and Friend) on: May 30, 2019
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Moira sent me a link to Arnold’s passing. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy on Arnold’s departure from this world.. I remember him being a kind and caring man and an amazing artist. When we were young I also remember meeting him with George at the art school and Arnold, would be wearing, I think a leather apron or some other type of material when he was creating... I can just smell the inks.. I know Moira kept in touch with you, Pat, and, again, my condolences. Nelda Swinton - Posted by: Nelda Swinton (Friend ) on: May 30, 2019