SQUEAK

SQUEAKInuit graphics, including drawings and prints, represent a relatively recent but highly significant development in Arctic Indigenous art. Emerging in the mid 20th century with the establishment of the first print studio in Kinngait (Cape Dorset) in 1957, Inuit printmaking quickly became a vital form of cultural expression. Since then, annual print collections have showcased the creativity of Inuit artists, supported by galleries such as Canada House

While many pieces are inspired by forests

and a unique balance between minimalism and figurative elements

Drawing inspiration from the mixed woodlands of his childhood and the rugged landscapes of Northern Saskatchewan

poured acrylic glazes

simplified

her sculptures depict women and men in moments of repose

Canadian artist Roger D

These are pieces that don’t just depict nature

and the living traditions of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation

themes that continue to inform his work today

with the pointy top

and the relationship between people and place