Artist.
Born at Lac du Bonnet on 6 July 1936, son of Anton Kost (1912-1966) and Tina Soroka (1915-1992), his interest in art began in 1957. Two years later, when he co-owned a service station with his father, he decorated the building with his art, turning it into a travel destination for art aficionados. In 1966, he sold the station following the death of his father and began making art full time.
Kost was known for paintings of people and places around Manitoba, as well as portrayals of prairie life and landscapes highlighted by unique views of Lake Winnipeg. He sold over 300 pieces to large corporations, the federal and provincial governments, and private collectors.
He partnered with Walter Zarecki to establish the Granite Hills golf course. He and wife Grace Nejedly had three children. He was a skilled fiddler and performed with his two sons as The Buddy Bluegrass Band.
He died on 13 May 2003.
Marriage registration [Anton Kost, Tinnie Soroka], Manitoba Vital Statistics.
Obituary [Anthony Kost], Winnipeg Free Press, 8 April 1966, page 25.
“Almost famous” by Bill Redekop, Winnipeg Free Press, 3 February 2002, pages D1 & D2.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 16 May 2003, page B10.
Obituaries and burial transcriptions, Manitoba Genealogical Society.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 21 October 2024
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