INUIT
Artist
INUIT
Artist
An artist who used black stone to sculpt tender family scenes with children, larger groups of Inuk in migrating boats or just as assembled faces, and stylized birds, often symbolizing helping spirits.
| Born: | 1933 |
| Death: | 2016 |
| Region(s): | Baker lake / Qamani’tuaq Family Group |
| Alternative Spelling/Names: | Qiyuk Qiyuk, Miriam Marealik Qiyuk, Nanurluk Qiyuk, Marealik Qiyuk, Keeoak Qiyuk, Nanurlaq Qiyuk |
| Relatives: | One of the eight surviving children of graphic and textile artist Jessie Oonark. Several of her siblings are artists as well: Janet Kigusiuq, Victoria Mamnguqsualuk, Nancy Pukingrnak, Peggy Qablunaaq Aittauq, Mary Yuusipik Singaqti, Josiah Nuilaalik, and William Noah. |
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