Posts Tagged ‘Inuit art’
Leanne Tulugaq Thompson
Leanne Tulugaq Thompson Artist Contact Leanne Tulugaq Thompson Inuk, Rankin Inlet My name is Leanne Tulugaq Thompson, I’m originally from Rankin Inlet Nunavut now residing just outside of Ottawa. My throatsinging partner is Samantha Tootoo from Baker Lake Nunavut. Most throat singing songs are imitating the sounds of our environment in the North, growing up…
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Cheyla Meeres Artist Gallery Contact Cheyla Meeres Inuvialuit-Cree, Alberta I am an Inuvialuit-Cree woman, born and raised in Treaty 6 territory. In my childhood, I had very little connection to my Indigenous roots. Fortunately, in my teens, I reconnected with my cultural roots by experiencing healing in ceremonies and finding family in the community. In…
Read MoreNicoletta Qupanuaq | NicolettasArt
Nicoletta Qupanuaq Artist Gallery Contact Nicoletta Qupanuaq Inuit, New Brunswick Being raised and taught by very creative and artistic women inspired me to grow in my creativity. My grandmother, my mother and sister being my main influences. My grandmother was a well known self employed artist all while raising 14 children. Selling her creations was…
Read MoreSharon Jones | Qisik Creations
Sharon Jones Artist Gallery Contact Sharon Jones Inuk, Salliq / Coral Harbour, Nunavut I started out making sealskin mitts with my mother and quickly fell in love with creating art with sealskin. I now make sealskin earrings, pendants, mitts, and hats. My favourite pieces to make are Inuit inspired pieces like uluit, and inuksuit. Please…
Read MoreZorga Qaunaq | Tatiggat
Zorga Qaunaq Artist Gallery Contact Zorga Qaunaq Inuk Ullaakkut! Zorga Qaunaujunga, Iglulingmiutaujunga. I am a multidisciplinary artist – I do tattooing, graphic art, jewelry, workshops, storytelling and more! Tatiggat is one of my namesakes – she was my great grandmother from Igloolik. She was creative and very loved. I feel so connected to her when…
Read MoreKelly-Ann Desrosiers
Kelly-Ann Desrosiers Artist Gallery Contact Kelly-Ann Desrosiers Inuk My name is Kelly-Ann Desrosiers, I am an Inuk artist currently residing in Montreal. I began painting as a teen in high school. My jewelry is inspired by my Inuit culture. My entire family is artistic, my pukuluk (mother) paints, sews and creates jewelry. My ajak (aunt)…
Read MoreIsabelle Chapadeau
Isabelle Chapadeau Artist Gallery Contact Isabelle Chapadeau Inuk My name is Isabelle Chapadeau. I am an Inuk artist from Iqaluit, Nunavut. I began beading after a friend taught me, and I continued to practice at Native Montréal. When I moved back home, I taught myself how to sew and use sealskin. Working in an Inuit…
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Annie Aningmiuq Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Annie Aningmiuq Inuk, Ontario My name is Annie Aningmiuq, I am a self-taught, Inuk artist currently residing in Orleans, ON. I started off by making earrings for myself that I would use when I was on stage to throat sing. I then became more confident in my work and…
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