On September 14th, Feheley Fine Arts opened their latest show by the renowned Inuit sculptor, Abraham Anghik Ruben, titled Gathering of Spirits. The opening reception was well attended by friends of the gallery and members of the public. The intimate event allowed visitors to mingle and speak with Ruben personally. After an introduction by Patricia Feheley, Ruben gave a thoughtful … Read More
Tim Pitsiulak: A Celebration of Life
Tim Pitisulak, talented artist and beloved community leader, passed away in late 2016. On Thursday, July 13 2017, we gathered at Feheley Fine Arts to celebrate his life. Family members from across the arctic, artists, curators, admirers and others joined to pay tribute and remember the late artist. Surrounded by a selection of Tim’s work, memories and remarks were shared … Read More
Siassie Kenneally: All the Things I Have Seen
Like her cousins, Annie Pootoogook and Shuvinai Ashoona, Siassie Kenneally comes from a distinguished line of Cape Dorset artists. Granddaughter of Pitseolak Ashoona and daughter of sculptor Qaqaq Ashoona, Siassie was also influenced by her mother, Mayureak Ashoona whose drawings and sculptures celebrated family and traditional life. As so many of her generation living in Cape Dorset, Siassie spent most … Read More
Janet Kigusiuq: Colour
Throughout her career, Janet Kigusiuq created drawings, prints, sculptures and textiles. Much of her work portrays life as it was once lived on the land as well as Inuit mythology but she also produced striking abstract and semi-abstract drawings and collages that are nothing short of glorious. Many of Kigusiuq’s early drawings are filled to brimming with figures and teaming … Read More
The Private Collection: Baker Lake Wall-Hangings
Inuit textile art has its roots firmly in traditional culture. The patience and skill in making skin clothing, combined with the inherent aesthetic found in the intricate patterning of light and dark skin inlay, translated easily into the creation of contemporary expression using different media. This is particularly true in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, located on the west side … Read More
From Realism to Whimsy: The Drawings of Meelia Kelly
The 14 drawings in this exhibition span a brief six year period. Like her sister Sheojuk Etidloie, Kelly began drawing late in life. From her earliest works in 2001 to her death at age 66 in 2006, her drawing style evolved rapidly. Over a short time, she became more comfortable in manipulating composition, form and colour. Regardless of their date, … Read More
Ningiukulu Teevee: Designing Myths
(Digitized catalogue below) It was Mother’s day when I reached Ningeokuluk Teevee in Iqaluit for our second interview. She was visiting her mother, Kanajuk, who is living at the Elders’ home. We naturally started off talking about our children and the joys and hard work of motherhood. Women feature prominently in Ningeokuluk’s drawings, so I asked her how she sees … Read More
Barry Pottle: Awareness Series
“The Eskimo Identification Tag (Disc number)” was developed by the Government of Canada in the 1940/50’s as a means of identifying Inuit for census purposes. From my understanding, Inuit of the Eastern and Western Arctic traditionally had one name which created confusion for government officials, especially if Inuit were identified as having the same name as another community member. It … Read More
Jutai Toonoo: Life
(Digitized catalogue below) Jutai Toonoo belonged to the middle generation of Inuit artists who bridged the old and new worlds of the Arctic. Born in 1959, he grew up in Cape Dorset, a witness to the transformation of this small isolated settlement to a modern community. Ever curious, he took advantage of increased communications and global awareness to reach out … Read More
Tim Pitsiulak: South Baffin Way
(Digitized catalogue below) Over the last decade, Tim Pitsiulak has become one of the most sought-after contemporary Inuit artists. Born in Kimmirut but now residing in Cape Dorset, he currently divides his time between drawing in Kinngait Studios and spending time on the land, which he refers to as ‘his office’. A skilled hunter, he provides food for his family … Read More
Fifteen Years: A Snapshot of Kinngait Drawing (2000-2015)
First Generation Drawing on paper was initially introduced in Cape Dorset in the late 1950s, to produce images that could later be used for prints. However, approaching the twenty-first century, a number of elders embraced the idea of drawing as a finished art form, rather than as a step in the printmaking process. Among these artists were Kananginak Pootoogook, Kenojuak … Read More
Aoudla Pudlat: Wildlife Drawings
We are excited to present this collection of original drawings created by Cape Dorset artist Aoudla Pudlat between 1985 and 1989. These drawings portray an immense respect for the animals of his local environment, as well as a strong tie to traditional Inuit life. His works vary from realistic to fanciful. The fantastic and colourful birds in this collection are … Read More