My Father told me when I started carving that I should make things very unique – make things that catch the eye. I’m going to try to keep on doing traditional things in my carving because some kids are forgetting about the traditions and the carvings would probably help them. Our traditions are still important; we need to keep our … Read More
Moving Forward: Works on Paper by Annie Pootoogook
Feheley Fine Arts is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of works on paper by Annie Pootoogook. Born in 1969, Annie is an emerging artist who only began drawing in 1997. She is inspired by the detailed graphics of her uncle, Kananginak Pootoogook, and remembers fondly her grandmother, Pitseolak Ashoona. Her mother, Napachie Pootoogook, was another strong artistic influence, … Read More
Second Nature: Janet Kigusiuq
(Digitized catalogue below) To behold these recent works on paper by Janet Kigusiuq is to be seduced by colour and delighted by form. Kigusiuq was born in 1926 to Jessie Oonark, the first and brightest star in the Baker Lake firmament. Oonark taught her eldest daughter resilience and self-reliance during the difficult years on the Barren Lands through the 1940s … Read More
Material Culture: The Art of Mayureak Ashoona
(Digitized catalogue below) “These are all about history – what has been going on. They are memories; the whole truth about all of life for those who forget about their history; to make sure that the young people know what really happened; to work both sides, from the past to the future; to communicate with people in the South because … Read More
Transformed: The Last Works of Sheojuk Etidlooie
(Digitized catalogue below) “Aanaan [My mother], your wisdom, strength and guidance have and always will guide us through life. We all miss you. Your loving son,” – Pauloosie Suvega, Iqaluit, 1999 “We didn’t realize how well-known my mother was in the south. She rarely spoke about her art. We thought she just wanted to be able to provide for her … Read More