(Digitized catalogue below) Ohotaq Mikkigak is of the generation of Inuit artists who grew-up on the land and visited settlements like Cape Dorset for supplies. He fondly remembers the traditional elements of his childhood which gave him a close connection to his cultural ancestry. In 1958, after meeting his wife Qaunaq, a graphic artist, sculptor and throat singer, in Nuvukjuac, … Read More
Ohotaq Mikkigak: Drawings
For many years, we have come to expect beautiful, lyrical compositions from Ohotaq Mikkigak. As an artist, Ohotaq has completed hundreds of drawings in a realistic style that is informed by his knowledge of the land and his experience of living in Cape Dorset. These endearing drawings have a strong design sense, usually feature birds and people, and have often … Read More