It’s not every day that you wake up to the front page of the Arts section of the Globe & Mail and come upon a three-page feature story on the resurgence of Inuit art. Clearly, we’re at a crossroads in the history of Inuit, with a new generation of artists, new approaches and subject matter that distinguishes it from the … Read More
Shuvinai Ashoona’s Star Continues to Rise
How does an internationally recognized star remain so humble? There’s no question – Shuvinai Ashoona has broken through the ranks of contemporary art to emerge as a genuine star, not just among Inuit or Canadian artists, but on the international stage. We couldn’t be more delighted for her. To watch Shuvinai at the opening of her “We End Up Dreaming” … Read More
Art Toronto – New Art. New Collectors. New Vibe.
The art community comes together. This year’s installment of Art Toronto had a very different vibe. If you attend the show year after year, as we all do, it’s such a whirl that the years tend to blur together. That’s partly because of the sheer work involved in installing and reinstalling the booth every day. One look at the … Read More
Quvianaqtuk Pudlat – An Emerging Talent
His story is almost as compelling as his art. Quvianaqtuk Pudlat – Quvi to his friends – has broken through with his drawings and prints. And Inuit art lovers have certainly taken notice. Quvi’s talent and craft are on display in his striking compositions and impeccable drawing skills. What’s equally remarkable for a new graphic artist is that he’s only … Read More
Quvianaqtuk Pudlat: Drawings
Feheley Fine Arts is proud to present newcomer to Kinngait Studios, Quvianaqtuk Pudlat (b. 1956). Although Pudlat has created sculptures in the past, he is now focused on graphic arts; he has successfully been featured in the 2017 and 2018 Cape Dorset Print Release. We are pleased to showcase a curated selection of his impressive drawings in Quvianaqtuk Pudlat: Drawings. … Read More
Kenojuak Ashevak
A cultural ambassador for the art of Canada, Kenojuak Ashevak was an award-winning artist exhibited worldwide. Born in 1927, she was an early participant at the graphics studio in Kinngait and quickly established herself as the most successful artist from the Arctic; her works are instantly recognizable. Among her many honours and achievements, she received two honourary doctorates and was … Read More
Art Toronto – 2018
Contemporary art or Inuit art? As Canada’s premier international contemporary and modern art fair, Art Toronto has become appointment viewing for art enthusiasts since its inception in the year 2000. With more than 100 exhibitors, the show offers up a diverse range of styles from galleries, cultural institutions and individual artists around the world. Most notably, this is the art … Read More
Annie Pootoogook’s Legacy: Her Truth
Feheley’s own Elyse Jacobson had a homecoming of sorts while visiting the Liverpool Biennial. Elyse was retracing her own journey into Inuit art, originally inspired by Annie’s work. It is stunning to watch the rest of the world marvel at the raw expression of reality that’s at the root of all of Annie’s drawings – work that has been celebrated … Read More
Spectacular Beings
June 16 to July 15, 2018 – As the board members of the Inuit Art Foundation were in town, Feheley Fine Arts hosted a private reception of our latest exhibition, Spectacular Beings, on June 14th. The show features enchanting, surreal and somewhat grotesque drawings, spanning over sixty years, from Kenoyuak Ashevak to Tim Pitsiulak. Depictions of whimsical creatures and captivating … Read More
Ningeosiak Ashoona: Form and Balance
One of the few remaining female sculptors practising in Kinngait, Ningeosiak Ashoona (b. 1979) continues to expand the tradition of sculpture through a contemporary vernacular. Taught to hunt from an early age by her father, celebrated sculptor Qaqqaq Ashoona (1928-1996), her experience on the land has grounded her knowledge of Arctic animals. This exhibition showcases Ashoona’s artistic mastery over serpentinite … Read More
Spectacular Beings
(Digitized catalogue below) Forward In the early 1960’s, pencils and papers were distributed to the fledgling artists of Cape Dorset with the aim of developing an arts and crafts program in the community. Some people took up the challenge with gusto and bravado while others approached the sheets of paper with doubt and trepidation. Looking for guidance, they were simply … Read More
Pudlo Pudlat: Unseen
On April 28, 2018, Feheley Fine Arts opened Pudlo Pudlat: Unseen, an exhibition of Pudlat’s drawings that have never been viewed by the public before. Set in and around his home of Kinngait (Cape Dorset), these unique works were created between 1976 and 1992, and feature themes of transformation, imagined landscapes, and technological changes that were taking place within Pudlat’s … Read More