Kinngait Printmaking: A Legacy Many are familiar with the world-famous Inuit printmaking tradition based in Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, but the details of its unique history and the inner workings of the studio and co-operative remain a curiosity to those both new to and familiar with Inuit art. This article provides an introduction to Kinngait printmaking and the Cape Dorset … Read More
Outsider Art Fair Panel Discussion 2026
At the 2026 Outsider Art Fair in New York, Feheley Fine Arts was invited to curate the fair’s featured booth. We presented From the North, a thoughtfully conceived exhibition tracing the history of artmaking in the North from the 1950s to the present day. Through a selection of significant artworks, the exhibition highlighted the traditions of innovation, resourcefulness, and imagination … Read More
Transformations
Since the 1950s, the theme of the transformation is regularly depicted in sculptures, prints, and drawings by Inuit artists hailing from many communities across the Canadian Arctic. Human figures intertwined with animals have been an integral subject in the art form through various styles and media, captivating audiences for decades. While many admire the creativity and spirit that emanates from such pieces, … Read More
Darcie Bernhardt in Conversation with Patricia Feheley
Artist Darcie Bernhardt in conversation with gallery director, Patricia Feheley, for Bernhardt’s solo exhibition “From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean“. Together they provide in depth discussions into each painting, providing context for Bernhardt’s reimagining of their memories from home. Expanses of negative space convey the ephemeral and ever-changing quality of one’s memory, as they transmit from one generation to … Read More
Darcie Bernhardt in Conversation with John Geoghegan
Feheley Fine Arts has been pleased to exhibit Darcie Bernhardt: From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean. On June 4, we had the pleasure of hosting Darcie Bernhardt in conversation with John Geoghegan, Curator at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Throughout the discussion, Bernhardt guided audiences through the exhibition, pausing at each work to share the layered narratives behind the … Read More
Darcie Bernhardt: From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean
“From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean is inspired by my travels to Fort McPherson, along the Peel River to the coastline of Tuktoyaktuk. Focusing on the bright evanescent light of peak daylight, to the deep shadows and colours as seen in Jijuu Always Has Good Luck on Sundays (2026). The interior scenes such as Nungki’s Pattern Collection (2026) and … Read More
Ulukhaktok
Ulukhaktok (Holman Island) is a small settlement located on Victoria Island in the Inuvialuit region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Renamed from Holman to Ulukhaktok in 2006, the name was changed back to the original Inuit name which means ‘area from which the materials for making ulu knives comes’. The community overlooks the Amundsen Gulf and is renowned for its … Read More
Arnaqu Ashevak: A Retrospective
I knew when I first interviewed Arnaqu Ashevak in 1998 that he was very different from any of his fellow Kinngait artists. During the interview, he mentioned that two of his favourite artists were from Europe – Alexander Calder and M.C. Escher. He went on to say, “sometimes I look at art magazines, and get inspiration from that. Lot of … Read More
Janet Kigusiuq: Deconstructed
A distinguished artist and notable colourist, the late Janet Kigusiuq remains as one of the greatly understated artists in the contemporary Inuit art canon. This exhibition of original works traces the development of Kigusiuq’s style from early linear drawings to a gradually increased use of colour, resulting in an exquisite series of sublime abstractions. Over a career span of 30 … Read More
URSUS MARITIMUS: Polar Bears in Inuit Art
By Edd J. Guarino In Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit, the word for polar bear is nanook, or nanuq. Its Latin name is ursus maritimus. These huge animals are a fact of life in the Arctic. Their huge size and power make them very impressive creatures. The Inuit have been hunting polar bears for millennia, along with other Arctic animals. For generations, Inuit culture … Read More
The Old Ways: A Conversation Between Father and Son
Kananginak Pootoogook (1935-2010) was in the vanguard of artists who introduced the medium of printmaking to Kinngait. In addition to taking part in the early experimentation, he became a master printer and garnered an international following for his sculptures and graphic works. His youngest son, Johnny Pootogook would be the only one of his children to become an artist. Born … Read More
Themes in Inuit Art: Drum Dancing
If you follow Inuit art you are most certainly familiar with the image of the drum dancer, depicted in sculpture, prints, and drawings since the 1960s. Artists like Aqjangajuk Shaa, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Luke Anguhadluq are renowned for their renditions of the subject, often a dynamic figure bending their entire body to mimic the powerful beat of the drum. Long … Read More