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Thauberger, David, 1948-

The son of John A. and Adeline (Folk) Thauberger, David Thauberger was born in Holdfast, Saskatchewan on June 26, 1948. While studying Education at the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, a summer course in art ignited his desire to become an artist, and he completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1971. After two years in the United States, where he earned a Master of Arts (California State University, Sacramento, 1972) and a Master of Fine Arts (University of Montana, Missoula, 1973), Thauberger returned to Saskatchewan to pursue his artistic career, supplementing his income conducting workshops and teaching art classes. Prior to 1975, when he switched to full-time painting, the artist worked primarily with ceramics. He has also sustained an interest in folk art, from whence he drew inspiration for his painting style, and he spent time gathering art works and information about this little known art form, chiefly in Saskatchewan. Thauberger's works are widely represented in public and private collections all over North America, and have been included in numerous solo and groups exhibitions. He has been commissioned to create works for various corporations and individuals, and has served as a juror in several art competitions. David Thauberger resides in Regina. He is married to Veronica Pawliw, and they have two sons, Jonathon (born 1972) and Christopher (born 1975).