In the Arctic, an artist can never work entirely alone. The difficulty of finding materials and a space to work is not easy, but it is the private turmoil that is most trying. An artist like Jacoposie, who has endured deep suffering, both emotional and physical, but who harbours also a profound talent for storytelling has need of some assistance. … Read More
Dorset Large: Large-scale Drawings from the Kinngait Studios
The phenomenon of large scale drawings coming out of the community of Cape Dorset has attracted much interest by collectors and museums in the past few years. The initial offering of large format paper to the arctic community of Cape Dorset has been relatively recent. William (Bill) Ritchie, Studio Manager of the Kinngait Studios in Cape Dorset, began working on … Read More
The Aayuraa Studio: New Jewellery and Metalwork
Aayuraa means snow-goggles in Inuktitut, the Inuit language. As the purpose of snow goggles is to protect one’s vision, it is a fitting name for an establishment that cares for and fosters the vision of artists. Inuit art is often associated with fine, small, intricately fashioned work. From the detailed etched scenes on walrus ivory, to precious amulets and miniature … Read More
Itee Pootoogook: An Arctic Lens
Although Itee Pootoogook is an emerging graphic artist, his career began many years ago. He was a carver in the 1970s and in the 1980s sold his first drawing to Terry Ryan, then manager of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative. It has not been until the last five years that Itee has focused his work as a graphic artist – … Read More
Ohotaq Mikkigak: Drawings
For many years, we have come to expect beautiful, lyrical compositions from Ohotaq Mikkigak. As an artist, Ohotaq has completed hundreds of drawings in a realistic style that is informed by his knowledge of the land and his experience of living in Cape Dorset. These endearing drawings have a strong design sense, usually feature birds and people, and have often … Read More
North Meets South
Feheley Fine Arts is pleased to present an exhibition that focuses on the innovative ways that contemporary Inuit artists are approaching their work. This group of sculptures and graphics depicts both cutting-edge themes in Inuit art and original artistic techniques. Increasingly, many Inuit artists are living in urban centres. Living in the ‘south’ has opened the door to changes in … Read More
William Noah Solo Show
As a mature and established artist, William Noah provides perspective and life experience through his work. At first glance the Baker Lake artist’s drawings and paintings depict vast landscapes and camp settlements in the Arctic. Peel back the textured layers and pertinent and political messages are revealed. “I draw my true life,” Noah says of his work. The beautiful rolling … Read More
Ningiukulu Teevee: New Drawings
This has been a very productive year for Ningeokuluk Teevee. She expanded her creative pursuits, writing and illustrating her first children’s book, Alego. This is a beautiful story that invites readers to join Alego, a young Inuit girl, on her adventures. This publication is already receiving praise and Teevee is nominated for the 2009 Governor General’s Literary award in the … Read More
Samonie Toonoo: Scream
Edvard Munch’s well-known—and much written about— painting, The Scream, was created in 1893, and is widely considered to represent the universal anxiety of modern man. It depicts a screaming figure with a skull-like face, who appears to be in the throes of an unknown emotional crisis. This image is now one of the most familiar in art history, having been … Read More
Shuvinai Ashoona: Drawings
Cape Dorset, known as Kinngait in Inuktitut, is located near the southern tip of Baffin Island. A recent study made the remarkable discovery that Kinngait is Canada’s most artistic municipality, with nearly one-quarter of its labour force engaged in art making. Most Canadians will never visit this remote community, but the work of its artists is held by the Museum … Read More
First Solo Show: Tim Pitsiulak
Tim Pitsiulak proudly identifies himself as a hunter and an artist. This same combination has informed works of art by generations of Inuit artists. However, as all aspects of life in the Arctic, the face of both of these activities has changed greatly in recent times. Modern boats and motors, rifles, and skidoos are a part of today’s hunting life. … Read More
Igloolik: A Collection of Sculpture
Feheley Fine Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of sculptures from Igloolik. The exquisite design and fine detail associated with works of art from this community are illustrated in full splendour in this show. Special works by Bart Hanna add an extra level of energy to the collection. For many years, Igloolik stood apart from other Arctic communities for … Read More