This blog comes from a two-part series from guest writer, Edd Guarino. Edd is an established contemporary art collector, specializing in Native American and Inuit Art. For art lovers and collectors worldwide, Kenojuak Ashevak’s prints are the face of both Inuit and contemporary Canadian art. Though famous for her prints, Kenojuak produced art in a variety of other media such … Read More
Kenojuak Ashevak: A Collector’s View
Even when she was well into her eighties, Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak (usually simply referred to as Kenojuak) continued to produce powerful images that were always fresh and surprising. Her unique vision made her one of Canada’s most important contemporary artists whose work is sought after by museums and collectors worldwide. Her body of work ranges from highly stylized representational … Read More
Contemporary Inuit Art in Michigan
In July 2023, Feheley Fine Arts was invited by the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit to present an exhibition of contemporary Canadian Inuit art in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was a pleasure to have artists Gayle Kabloona (recently short-listed for the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial award) and Michael Massie come along with us for the event. The two presented an artist … Read More
Patricia Feheley talks about “Rarities & Fusion”
In May 2023 the gallery was thrilled to present a double-feature exhibition event showcasing two stellar shows: Rarities – Coveted Cape Dorset prints; and Fusion – Collaborative Drawings. At the opening reception on May 27, Pat Feheley spoke on the importance of collaboration at the Kinngait Studios and its integral existence since the very first printmaking experiments in the late … Read More
Pitseolak Qimirpik: Whimsy
Pitseolak Qimirpik’s work is whimsical. Known best for his sculptural practice which he began at thirteen years old under his father, Kellypalik Qimirpik (1948–2017), Qimirpik’s subjects are notable for their playful and humorous energy. In this exhibition of new work, Feheley Fine Arts is excited to present a selection of the artist’s sculptures in conjunction with his coloured pencil drawings. … Read More
The Inuit Parka
The Inuit parka holds great cultural and historical significance. Made from animal hides and fur, or a combination of both, the parka is a coat expertly designed to keep the wearer warm in the extreme cold weather of the Arctic. While its design has evolved over time, the parka is more than just a piece of clothing; it is a … Read More
Post-Fair: Plural 2023
We are back from this year’s Plural contemporary art fair (formerly Papier) and are feeling better than ever. It was great to return to the Grand Quay in the art-loving city of Montreal. The newly renamed art fair featured an impressive lineup of galleries from across Canada, including fresh faces from Vancouver and Halifax. Witnessing the fair’s growth over the … Read More
Saimaiyu Akesuk: Radiant
“I used to doodle when I went to Arctic College and Ningiukulu Teevee was encouraging me to draw. In fact, she took a doodle I did to the co-op to show them that I was drawing. When I started, I sometimes thought my grandfather [Latcholassie Akesuk] was helping me because when I could not decide what to draw, I would … Read More
Feheley at Outsider Art Fair in New York
Feheley Fine Arts is proud to announce our participation in the Outsider Art Fair in New York City (March 2 – 5, 2023). The Outsider Art Fair has appeared annually in both New York City and Paris since 1993, exhibiting galleries that show artists not formally trained or who are practicing their art outside of convention. The Outsider Art movement … Read More
The Language that Lies Between
On October 25th, 2022, a collaborative mural by Niap (Nancy Saunders) and Olinda Reshijabe Silvano from Lima, Peru was unveiled on the wall of Kerr Hall West at Toronto Metropolitan University. Curated by Gerald McMaster, the 12-by-8-meter mural titled “Paisajes de Nosotros (Landscape of Us)” is part of the multi-stage Arctic/Amazon project coordinated by Wapatah: Centre for Indigenous Visual … Read More
Johnny Pootoogook: Nocturne
Amid the quiet darkness of evening or night, light finds its way through. It illuminates the green exterior wall of the Peter Pitseolak High School, and glows through the windows of buildings near the Water Point Area. It also naturally occurs in the aurora borealis as a green or blue glow dancing across the sky. These subtle instances of luminescence … Read More
Michael Massie introduces his show “Stories in Silver & Stone”
Feheley Fine Arts was thrilled to present Michael Massie’s first solo exhibition at the gallery, Michael Massie: Stories in Silver & Stone, in November 2022. The exhibition featured a selection of 11 never-before-seen works including the artist’s signature silver teapots, and narrative-driven stone works. From sleek, angular silhouettes, to delicate creatures modeled from reality, Massie’s sculptures transcend the conventional limits … Read More