(Digitized catalogue below) Three artists share their view of the world through original drawings of land, food, dwellings, family, friends and celebrations. They find inspiration in their own experiences and environments, be it the North and their home community of Cape Dorset on Baffin Island, or travelling abroad and documenting the adventure. Annie Pootoogook, Shuvinai Ashoona, and Siassie Kenneally come … Read More
Kigusiuq and her Contemporaries
(Digitized catalogue below) A Distinguished artist and a notable colourist, Janet Kigusiuq is renonwned for her graphic compositions, her tactile interpretations of Arctic landscape, and narratives that share her experience of living in the North. She often depicted the land around her as well as the stories she remembered hearing throughout her childhood. The late Kigusiuq established an important place … Read More
William Noah: My Stories
William Noah is no stranger to art. Over thirty years of printmaking, painting, sculpting, and graphic design distinguish him as an established artist. Baker Lake residents also know him for his vast contributions to the community. As part of his comprehensive experience, Noah has worked on boards of councils, served as mayor of Baker Lake, and directed the Inuit Broadcasting … Read More
Shuvinai Ashoona: Time Interrupted
(Digitized catalogue below) Shuvinai Ashoona is not an emerging artist; her detailed ink drawings of dense landscapes have intrigued viewers for many years. In earlier works, domestic items and interwoven topographical elements lived side by side in a relationship of rich detail made possible through ink stippling and cross-hatching. Today, Shuvinai continues to work with an intense attention to detail, … Read More