Posts Tagged ‘seal skin’
Nicoletta 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 MoreTracy Sarazin
Tracy Sarazin Artist Gallery Perfromances Contact Tracy Sarazin Inuk, Ontario Tracy is Inuk and was born in Iqaluit, Nunavut with her family roots are from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. She grew up in many places across Canada and she currently lives on her husband’s traditional territory in Ottawa, Ontario. Embracing her creative journey for over three years…
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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 MoreAnnie Aningmiuq
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…
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 MoreChristine Gautreau | Glowing Igloo
Christine Gautreau Artist Gallery Contact Christine Gautreau Inuk, Nunatsiavut My name is Christine Gautreau, I am from Nunatsiavut. I learned my skills by trying to reconnect to my culture by immersing myself in cultural materials. I had made jewellery for years but have reached out to other Indigenous artists for guidance and recently began using…
Read MoreStephanie White
Stephanie White Artist Gallery Contact Stephanie White Qalipu Mi’kmaq Kwe, Teluisi Stephanie White. I am part of the Qalipu Band of Newfoundland. I am sharing the Mi’Kmaq indigenous culture through art. I love all types of crafting and artwork. I create art with many mediums including paint, sweetgrass, porcupine quills, animal skin/fur, sea glass, and wood/bark.…
Read MoreHeather Coman
Heather Coman Artist Gallery Contact Heather Coman Inuk There are many Inuit seamstresses in my family, I learnt from my aunts and cousins. During a very dark time in my life battling depression, I needed a positive outlet. I decided that I wanted to learn how to make gorgeous items as my family have for…
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