Feheley Fine Arts is pleased to present Bill Nasogaluak: Shapeshifter, a solo exhibition of sculpture by the Tuktoyaktuk-born artist. The works featured draw on the theme of the “shapeshifter,” recalling Inuit stories of transformation involving shamans, spirits, and animals traversing the form of one another. The Bear, in particular, is featured prominently. The animal is Nasogaluak’s helping spirit symbolizing power … Read More
Welcome Michael Massie
Feheley Fine Arts is thrilled to announce the exclusive representation of Michael Massie, after many successful years with Spirit Wrestler Gallery in Vancouver. This Happy Valley-Goose Bay NL mixed-media artist works from his base in the Town of Stephenville on the west coast of Newfoundland. An incredible silversmith, Massie has achieved international renown for his inventive sculptural works that skillfully … Read More
Opening Reception: Mathew Nuqingaq – Masquerade
For someone well recognized for his “masks”– as in his famous array of wildly imaginative snow goggles – Mathew Nuqingaq proved to be disarmingly forthright about his emotions at the opening of his Masquerade exhibition. The goggles themselves are playful, yet at the same time they display an exceptionally high standard of craftsmanship. Whether working with muskox horn, antler, baleen, … Read More
Mathew Nuqingaq: Masquerade
Feheley Fine Arts is pleased to present Masquerade: a solo exhibition of works by Iqaluit-based artist and jeweller, Mathew Nuqingaq (b. 1964). On display are the artist’s phantasmagoric snow goggles which offer a contemporary twist on the eyewear traditionally worn by Inuit and Yupik to prevent snow blindness. Nuqingaq’s works are wearable—sculptural yet functional—and combine diverse materials such as muskox … Read More
Mathew Nuqingaq: “Masquerade”
Mathew Nuqingaq is a drum dancer, performance artist, photographer, sculptor, jewelry maker and Member of the Order of Canada. He’s principally known for his wearable works of art that draw on traditional Inuit stories and symbols. Recently, a pair of his antler earrings made it onto the cover of Maclean’s magazine, worn by none other than former federal cabinet minister, … 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
Champagne & Shortbread
On December 2nd we held our annual show of small sculptures, Small Sculptures by Great Artists, alongside Antler, Bone, Stone: Recent Sculpture from Igloolik. In these two exhibitions, small-scale works of art from master carvers such as Bart Hanna, Toonoo Sharky, and Kiakshuk, to name a few, are stunning. To celebrate the opening and the upcoming holidays, we themed the … Read More
Abraham Anghik Ruben – Gathering of Spirits
On September 14th, Feheley Fine Arts opened their latest show by the renowned Inuit sculptor, Abraham Anghik Ruben, titled Gathering of Spirits. The opening reception was well attended by friends of the gallery and members of the public. The intimate event allowed visitors to mingle and speak with Ruben personally. After an introduction by Patricia Feheley, Ruben gave a thoughtful … Read More
Lucy Tasseor Sculpture Show
We are pleased to present a rare collection of sculpture and drawings by renowned Arviat artist Lucy Tasseor, now at Feheley Fine Arts. This retrospective exhibition will feature works from the private collection of John Vincett. The collection spans Tasseor’s lifetime, exhibiting her early work from the 1960s until the decade before her death. Her identifiable and unique sculptural style – minimal, abstract … Read More
Lucy Tasseor: I Turn to Stone
(Digitized catalogue below) Foreword John Vincett Collecting has to be one of the more benign mental conditions. Often we are not quite sure how it starts; but we find ourselves in its powerful and magnetic grip. If a radio dial welded to the CBC can teach us about the country, then surely a pursuit of literature and other tangible forms … Read More
Oviloo Tunnillie (1949 – 2014)
We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Oviloo Tunnillie (1949 – 2014). She passed away at home on June 12, 2014 after her second battle against cancer. Born in Kangia, Baffin Island in 1949, Tunnillie’s celebrated artistic career spans over four decades. She carved her first sculpture titled Mother and Child in 1966 when she was merely 17 … Read More