Posts Tagged ‘Inuk’
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…
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 MoreEleanor Partridge | Aupaluk Designs
Eleanor Partridge Artist Gallery Contact Eleanor Partridge Inuk, Ontario I am an Inuk artist, originally from Kuijjuaq, QC, Nunavik. I grew up in the North and moved to the South at 14. I now live in rural Ontario, near Ottawa. I mostly work with beads and polymer clay to make beautiful and intricate earrings that…
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Saelym Degrandpre Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Saelym Degrandpre Inuk, Ontario Saelym Degrandpre is a young urban Inuk artist from Ottawa. Her art focuses on themes of femininity, body positivity, shamanism, and Inuit storytelling traditions. As her style and work grows, she finds inspiration through Inuit oral history, storytelling, and traditional tattoo patterns. Please contact for…
Read MoreMelanie Sampson | hi, love. greetings
Melanie Sampson Artist Gallery Contact Melanie Sampson Inuk, Nova Scotia Hi, I’m Mel! I’m a former radio broadcaster who has followed my entrepreneurial dream. I am an Indigenous woman (Inuk, Beneficiary of Nunatsiavut) who grew up in Labrador and now live in Nova Scotia. I spent 17 years as a broadcaster, promotions manager, and brand…
Read MoreKelly-Ann Desrosiers
Kelly-Ann Desrosiers Artist Gallery Contact Kelly-Ann Desrosiers Inuk, Quebec 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…
Read MoreKayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon
Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon Artist Gallery Contact Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon Inuk, Quebec My name is Kayla-Jazz, I am an Inuk woman from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. I started beading when I was 9 years old, the first thing I made was a qaurutik (head piece) with a group of girls my age. At the age of 12, I had someone…
Read MoreJessica Lavigne
Jessica Lavigne Artist Gallery Contact Jessica Lavigne Inuk My name is Jessica Lavigne, I am an Inuk artist from Northern Quebec. Currently, I reside in Saskatchewan. I have found my passion in beading almost 2 years ago. Growing up, I was always fascinated watching my late Aunt bead and I often find myself feeling closer to…
Read MoreJanice McNutt
Janice McNutt Artist Gallery Contact Janice McNutt Inuk My name is Janice McNutt, I am an Inuk artist. My Grandmother was born and raised in Aklavik, Inuvik. Although my father and Grandfathers are not Inuk, I am however a status Inuit from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and take great pride in my background. I’m an…
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