Feheley Fine Arts is thrilled to present Mark Igloliorte’s first solo exhibition at the gallery, Anitta! – Above All Negations. In this show, Igloliorte presents new works that look at the nuances of colour and text as a driver for exploring Indigenous knowledge. This exploration is rooted in language, as well as personal and cultural imagery. An avid skater, the … Read More
The Stonecut Print
If you are familiar with Inuit art, you would be familiar with the stonecut print. This particular type of printmaking is unique to the Canadian north, utilizing stone to create the printing plate. The method itself is akin to that of linocut or woodcut, where a negative relief image is cut into the plate, inked, and printed. In fact, linoleum … Read More
In Memoriam: Pitaloosie Saila (1942–2021)
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of seminal Inuit artist Pitaloosie Saila. Born in 1942, Saila began drawing in the late 1950s and went on to become one of Kinngait’s most notable graphic artists, working well into her 70s. Saila’s life was a remarkable one; she broke her back as a child and spent seven years in … Read More
Shuvinai Ashoona at the AGO
Shuvinai Ashoona’s long-awaited solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario has opened in Toronto. Titled Shuvinai Ashoona – Beyond the Visible, a nod to the artist’s ability to translate the fantastical subjects otherwise invisible, the show presents a vibrant selection of primarily recent drawings. The exhibition is a result of the artist’s win of the 2018 Gershon Iskowitz Prize, … Read More
Interview with Niap on her Show “Silavut”
Niap’s second solo show at Feheley Fine Arts, “Silavut,” presents work celebrating light; an expansive light, one which is unique to the North and at times can last months on end. In parallel, the work also speaks to a lightness in spirit, one so nourishing after a time of darkness and isolation. To mark the closing of Niap’s sold-out show, … Read More
Mary Simon: Canada’s New Inuk Governor General
We were thrilled to hear the recent news that Canada’s new Governor General will be Inuk leader, Mary Simon! Born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, Simon grew up in the community of Kuujjuaq and began her career as a producer and announcer for CBC North. Since then, she has worked for over 40 years advocating for Indigenous rights through various organizations and … Read More
Themes in Inuit Art: The Bear
From sitting to walking to dancing to fighting, the polar bear is one of the most depicted subjects in Inuit sculpture. Perhaps the arctic’s most iconic animal, the solitary bear is also the most powerful. With no natural predators, the bear remains at the top of the Arctic food chain and is both feared and respected by neighbouring animals and … Read More
Michael Massie’s 100th Teapot
When you think of Michael Massie, you think of teapots. The Newfoundland-based artist has been creating them for nearly thirty years and in 2021 he made his 100th. Wittily called Identi-tea, a pun typical of Massie’s comical artwork titles, teapot #100 is an elegant silver masterpiece embellished with an elongated bloodwood handle and cap. The teapot’s body is etched with … Read More
Darcie Bernhardt – Akisuktuaq
Feheley Fine Arts was pleased to present Darcie Bernhardt’s first solo exhibition at the gallery in June, 2021. The exhibition’s title Akisuktuaq is an Inuvialuktun word which, when translated to English, means “striking a shiny object with its rays.” Evocative of sparkle, light, and shine, Bernhardt’s paintings convey Akisuktuaq—from the medium they are primed with, to their play on highly … Read More
Darcie Bernhardt: Akisuktuaq
I am from Tuktuyaaqtuuq in the Northwest Territories, where the Arctic Ocean and streams were my playground and coated with snow. This has allowed me to create work about both the harsh conditions and the gentle flowers of the land. I find inspiration in the voices of elders, the flowers of the boreal environment and the roots rich with berries … Read More
Inuit Art Quarterly nominated for 7 National Magazine Awards
Congratulations to the Inuit Art Quarterly on being nominated for seven 2021 National Magazine Awards! We could not be more proud of how far the IAQ has come. Since 2013, the Inuit Art Foundation has ramped up its visibility and outreach after nearly closing down. Now, the Quarterly has become a staple periodical in the Inuit art world. It is … Read More
Introducing: Darcie Bernhardt
We are thrilled to introduce the luminous paintings of artist Darcie Bernhardt, which will be shown at the gallery for the very first time in her solo exhibition, Darcie Bernhardt: Akisuktuaq, opening June 5, 2021. Raised in Tuktuyaaqtuuq, Northwest Territories, Bernhardt is an Inuvialuk/Gwich’in artist currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A recent graduate of the Nova Scotia School of … Read More