Simon Tookoome and Hattie Amitnaaq, Baker Lake,
Fighting Over a Fish, Stonecut and Stencil 44/50, 1985
H 25" X W 31", $660
Prints from Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) are often vibrant and colourful. The community produced its first annual collection in 1970 through the Sanavik Co-op, encouraged by Jack and Sheila Butler. Their print program continued until the studio closed in 1990, but the community managed to release a collection in 1995. The program was revived in association with Arctic College in 1998 and is now stronger than before. Qamani’tuaq prints often combine stonecut and stencil methods. Notable graphic artists from Qamani’tuaq include Jessie Oonark, OC (1906-1985) and Irene Avalaaqiaq (1941—), whose unique styles show the range of production here. Younger artists continue to work in bold colours, though using updated and increasingly abstract styles.
$660.00
