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
“Papier” 17 Montreal
Over the weekend of April 22nd, Papier 17 was held at Montreal’s Arsenal, a contemporary work on paper fair. This year we highlighted work by Shuvinai Ashoona, Ningiukuluk Teevee and featured a special collaborative work by Harold Klunder and Kenojuak Ashevak. We also exhibited prints from the 1960s. We are especially proud the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts acquired two works by … Read More
“Art On Paper” New York 2017
For the first time, Feheley Fine Arts participated in the New York fair, Art on Paper. Right in downtown Manhattan’s Pier 36, the gallery displayed a wide range of Inuit art alongside great international galleries. New drawings by Ningeokuluk Teevee and Shuvinai Ashoona were accompanied with prints by Saimaiyu Akesuk, Pudlo Pudlat, Kenoujak Ashevak, and others. Following the success of … Read More
Fifteen Years: A Snapshot of Kinngait Drawing (2000-2015)
First Generation Drawing on paper was initially introduced in Cape Dorset in the late 1950s, to produce images that could later be used for prints. However, approaching the twenty-first century, a number of elders embraced the idea of drawing as a finished art form, rather than as a step in the printmaking process. Among these artists were Kananginak Pootoogook, Kenojuak … Read More
Kenojuak Ashevak: A Retrospective
On January 8, 2013, Kenojuak Ashevak passed away at the age of 85. Both nationally and internationally, she remains known and respected as one of the greatest Canadian artists of the 20th and 21st century. From her first drawings, done in the late 1950’s, to those completed shortly before her death, she has dazzled audiences with her joyous and brilliant … Read More
Kenojuak Ashevak’s Upcoming Exhibition
Feheley Fine Arts is happy to present the long-awaited retrospective exhibition of Kenojuak Ashevak‘s works, including sculpture, prints, and drawings spanning her fifty-year artistic career. Since she began her practice in the 1950s, Ashevak experimented with a diverse range of mediums, including etching and engraving, lithography, etching and aquatint, and even glass. She is best known for her graphic and … Read More
Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop
In 2018, The Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop (KCC) officially opened in Kinngait (Cape Dorset). The 10,400 square foot facilities include a brand new studio space for artists, as well as a multi-functional gathering and exhibition space. The centre was named after renowned graphic artist Kenojuak Ashevak, and now serves as an art-making space for the current generation of … Read More
Pat Feheley at the AGO Discussing the Art of Kenojuak Ashevak
As a part of the Close Encounters Series, Pat Feheley was invited to the Art Gallery of Ontario on January 29 to discuss the art and career of the late Kenojuak Ashevak. If you missed the talk, you can watch her on the AGO’s live stream below.
Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial
The internationally renowned Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak passed away on January 8th, 2013. Pat Feheley, a good friend of the artist, hosted a memorial service to commemorate the anniversary of her passing. Kenojuak Ashevak’s signature style and bold, colourful artwork was well-awarded; she was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1967, elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of … Read More
The Hand of the Artist
The history of drawing in Cape Dorset is a long one, reaching back to the late 1950’s when the fledgling artist co-operative was experimenting with the creation of fine art prints. Jim and Alma Houston, and subsequently Terry Ryan, encouraged those who were coming into the settlement to make drawings. They supplied the materials. Some, like Kenojuak Ashevak, took to … Read More
Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection at Feheley: “The Hand of the Artist”
Feheley Fine Arts is proud to announce the release of the Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection. A tradition since 1959, the collection includes lithographs, etchings and stonecuts from eleven different artists. This annual event receives a large amount of attention from art collectors because no more than fifty editions of each print are created; every year, the release is met with … Read More
Kenojuak and Onward
(Digitized catalogue below) Generations Series The very existence of our recurring ‘Generations’ series suggests a profound trend toward the artistic within Inuit families. Questions are tantalizing: Does artistic talent run in the blood, or is it culturally or socially determined? Why are there so many artists in a relatively small community such as Cape Dorset? Are there connecting threads between … Read More