Selection of artists represented in our collection
(please note the list of alias names at the
bottom)
Annie Ainalik/Parr
was born on October 26, 1961. She resides in Cape Dorset and also
in Ivujivik. Besides making sculptures, she is also known for her
stone etchings. Annie is the daughter of the late Cape Dorset carver,
Echalook Parr.
Adamie Alako
is a first generation sculptor from Nunavik.
Kaka Ashoona
born on September 18, 1928, lives in Cape Dorset. Since 1953 (Coronation
Exhibition in London, England) he has been exhibiting his sculptures
internationally.
Ohito Ashoona
born on December 11, 1952, resides in Cape Dorset. He is the son
of artists, Mayureak and Kaka Ashoona and the nephew of Kiawak Ashoona.
Pierre Aupilardjuak
was born in 1965 in Repulse Bay. He learned by watching his father carve and showed his artistic talent already as a child. After his family moved to Rankin Inlet, he began working with clay.
Rodion Bekshenyov
was born in 1967 in Tobolsk in the province of Tyumen, presently living and working in Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets. He is a versatile artist working in various mediums. His illustrations can be found in the books of the well-known Yamal writers, Y. Ermolemko and Y. Afanasyev.
Lucassie Echaluk
was born in 1904 in Inukjuak. In the 1970's his sculptures were exhibited in Winnipeg and England.
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Daniel Inukpuk
born on February 3, 1942 in a camp, resides in Inukjuak. His exhibitions
have taken his sculptures to Europe and Japan.
Jeannie Inukpuk
who was born a Weetaluktuk in 1935, resides in Inukjuak. She makes
beautiful baskets. Her husband, Jobie, is a sculptor.
Sarah Iootna
was born in 1926 in a camp near Padlei. She began carving in 1967
and prefers to work with antler. Her husband, 2 daughters and son
are also carvers.
Ineak Ipeelie
is from Iqaluit, brother of Joamie Ipeelie.
Joamie Ipeelie
who lives in Iqaluit, is the son of Seepee Ipeelie, brother of Ineak Ipeelie.
Noveeya Ipeelie
born in 1920 in Lake Harbour, is the father of Seepee Ipeelie who is now deseased. In addition
to being a sculptor, he has received the Award of Merit in a jewellery
competition sponsored by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern
Development. His works have been included in numerous exhibitions
in North America and Greenland.
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Mathewsie Iyaituk
the younger brother of Nutaraluik, was born in November, 1950, near
Cape Smith. He lives now in Ivujivik. After the success of 2 solo
exhibitions (in 1981 & 1984), he was able to devote his time and
energy totally to carving.
Nutaraluk Iyaituk
older brother of Mathewsie, was born in April, 1943. He began carving
at the age of 9 years. One of his sculptures was presented to H.R.H.
the Duke of Edinburgh.
Peter Iyaituk
is a carver from Nunavik.
Yassie Kakee
was born in March, 1947. He lives in Iqaluit. Besides carving, he
makes jewellery.
Noah Kilabuk
born in April, 1972, lives in Iqaluit. He attended 2 years at the
Nunavut Arctic College, Fine Arts & Crafts, and makes jewelllery.
Sergei Luginin
was born in 1963 in Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets. He works in many mediums, painting, graphic art, wood and bone carving. Since 2001 he is the director of the District House of Arts and Crafts in Salekhard.
Lucy Markoosie
is a carver from Cape Dorset.
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Tommy Naluiyuk
is a carver from Sugluk.
Bill Nasogaluak
is a master painter and sculptor originally from Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Terrtories. He has been influenced by his traditional upbringing and listening to legends and stories of his people. his works reflect traditional themes expressed in his personal style.
Johnny Noveeya
is a carver from Nunavut.
Mathew Nuqingaq
was raised on Broughton Island and now calls Iqaluit his home, where he is an instructor in the jewellery programme at the Arctic Collecge.
Besides being a drummer, designer and expert in working with metal, he is also carver.
John Nutaririaq
carves in Iqaluit.
Thomassie Onalik
was born in 1921 and lives in Iqaluit. His specialty is carving
miniatures in antler and walrus tusk.
Pitseolak Oshutsiaq
was born in April, 1970, in Cape Dorset. His father, adopted grandparents
and uncles are all carvers.
Mark Papagotok
is a carver from Cape Dorset.
Aisa Papialuk
was born on Christmas, 1926 and lives in Povungnituk. Besides being
a carver, he is also a printmaker. Some of his works can be seen
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.
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Jusipi Qaqutu
was born in March, 1949, and resides in Povungnituk.
Nowya Qinuajua
is a first generation carver from Povungnituk.
Peter Salamonie
was born in July, 1940 and lives in Iqaluit. His Father, Noah Nuna
and brother, Tommy Tukpanie, are carvers.
Davidee Sappa
is a carver from Kuujjuarapik.
Thomas Siatala
is from Eskimo Point.
Johnny Sivuarapik
is from Povungnituk and belongs to a large carving family.
Leevee Temela
was born in February, 1961 and lives in Lake Harbour. Tooki was
a carver from Inukjuak. He died in 1986 at the age of 42 years.
Minsalim Timergazeev
was born in 1950 in Krasnyj Yar in the province of Tyumen. In 1987 he founded the Minsalim Atelier in Tobolsk, where he works with his family and other carvers. Apart from bone carving, the artists in the atelier produce a wide variety of wood carvings, often decorated with bone, depicting different scenes of the life of northern people.
Lydia Tuki
was born in 1928 and is married to carver, Silassie Tuki. Besides
making baskets, she also makes wall hangings.
Ashevak Tunnille
was born in November, 1956 and resides in Cape Dorset. His father,
Qavaroak is a well-known artist in Cape Dorset.
Unknown
is a term applied often to the sculptors of the older pieces, but
also even nowadays, where no records can be found to identify the
carver.
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Alias Names
Many of the Inuit artists are known under several names. Here are
just a few of the alias names we are aware of:
Jusipi Qaqutu: Nalatuja
Leevee Temela: Temelee
Ashevak Tunille: Tunnilllie
Peter Salamonie: Salimonee
Yassie Kakee: Danialee
Mathewsie Iyaituk: Manukuluk; Mathew; Matuisi; Iyaitok; Matiewsie;
Mattuisi; Mattieusie; Matiusie
Noveeya Ipeelie: Ippellie; Ipeelee; Nouveya; Ipeelie; Nooveeya;
Nuveeya
Lucassie Echaluk: Echalook
Jeannie Inukpuk: Weetaluktuk
Lydia Tuki: Tukai
Davidee Sappa: Sapa
Annie Parr: Ainalik; Ainaluk; Koomarjuk
Ohito Ashoona: Okituk; Ohikto; Oquituk; Oqituk
Sarah Iootna: Alareak
Nowya Qinuajua: Nawja; Qinaujuak; Juanasi; Nawja
Nutaraluk Iyaituk: Nutaraaluk; Uilia
Pitseolak Oshutsiaq: Osuitsiak; Oshoochiak; Pitsiulak; Oshosiak;
Pits; Oshutsiak
Tooki: Joe Adamie; Tuki; Tukai; Adamie
Daniel Inukpuk: Upatitsiak
Kaka Ashoona: Qaqaq; Haka; Qaqak; Qugag; Hakak
Aisa Papialuk: Papialu; Papialu; Tuluga; Isah
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