Joe Talirunili
INUIT Artist What can one write about a consummate storyteller, who could speak with words and stone? He certainly captured my imagination as he captured the culture in which he he grew up. Edit Born: 1893 Death: 1976 Region(s): Puvirnituq, QC Alternative Spelling/Names: Relatives: Davidialuk Alasua Amittu (Cousin) Art Explore We offer a […]
Thomassie Kudluk
INUIT Artist With a unique perspective and style, Thomassie Kudluk sculpted his interpretations of daily life and stories passed down through time with a strong recognizable artistic voice and wit. In numerous pieces the represented story is carved in Inuktitut on the sculpture, giving it a folksy sense. I think of him as a polished […]
Silas Kayakjuak
INUIT Artist The sculptures of Silas Kayakjuak burst with charming exuberance. He specializes in small pieces, little gems that exude feelings as much as subject matter. I have yet to see one that does not make me smile. The joyous drummer with drum and hands raised is without question the most expressive drum dancer I […]
Abraham Etungat
INUIT Artist Abraham Etungat infuses his sculptures with such quiet elegance and power. Edit Born: 1911 Death: 1999 Region(s): Kinngait (Cape Dorset), NU Alternative Spelling/Names: Relatives: Art Explore We offer a few links to begin your journey to get to know Abraham Etungat. We welcome suggestions for links to add. Profile on Inuit Art Quarterly […]
Ananaisie Alikatuktuk
INUIT Artist Edit Born: 1944 Death: 2007 Region(s): Pannirtuq / Pangnirtung Alternative Spelling/Names: Relatives: Thomasie (brother, master printmaker); Annie Pitsiulak (sister, drawing); Alan (brother, drawing); Eight children Art Explore We offer a few links to begin your journey to get to know Ananaisie Alikatuktuk. We welcome suggestions for links to add. Brief Bio on NativeCandianArts.com […]
Johnny Aculiak
INUIT Artist Edit Born: 1951 Death: 2008 Region(s): Port Harrison / Inukjuak, Umiujaq Alternative Spelling/Names: Relatives: Crafts artist Lily Aculiak (wife) Art Explore We offer a few links to begin your journey to get to know Johnny Aculiak. We welcome suggestions for links to add. Community Stories Feature on Johnny Aculiak Profile on Nunavik Art […]
Abraham POV
INUIT Artist Edit Born: 1927 Death: 1994 Region(s): was born in a camp about 50 miles south of Povungnituk [now: Puvirnituq], Quebec Alternative Spelling/Names: Abraham P.O.V. Art Explore We offer a few links to begin your journey to get to know Abraham POV. We welcome suggestions for links to add. Nunavik Art Alive POV's Profile […]
Osuitok Ipeelee
INUIT Artist Famous for his caribous, Osuitok is also a master of diversity. Without doubt, he is one of the most talented and important Inuit sculptors. Whatever the subject, his carvings scream excellence for me, both in execution and disciplined imagination. He is a producer of fine art. Every time I look at one of […]
Ningeosioh Ashoona
INUIT Artist I was introduced to Ning Ashoona's beautify sculptures by John Houston while on a trip to the Arctic in 2009. John placed Sedna into my hands commenting on the sculptures beauty. I couldn't have agreed more and she came home with me. Art Explore We offer a few links to begin your […]
Barnabus Arnasungaaq
INUIT Artist From the magnificent swagger of his "Man" to the delicate carvings of "Shaman Initiate and Worm," Barnabus Arnasungaaq never fails to capture the imagination. Art Explore We offer a few links to begin your journey to get to know Barnabus Arnasungaaq. We welcome suggestions for links to add. CBC News: Passing of Barnabus […]
