Wisdom of the Elders, by Kenojuak Ashevak$ 1,200.00 Help |
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Product DescriptionPart of the 50th Anniversary print collection (1959-2009).Fifty years ago, the first catalogued collection of prints from Cape Dorset was exhibited at the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario. With the support of the federal department of Northern Affairs, the collection was then exhibited in Ottawa at the Railway Committee Room of the House of Commons and at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General. His Excellency, the Right Honourable Georges Vanier, was so delighted with the images that he agreed to be the Official Patron of the newly established West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative for its inaugural year. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kenojuak Ashevak is one of Canada’s most acclaimed graphic artists. Her long list of achievements and honours is surpassed only by her stamina and good humour. Born on south Baffin Island at a camp area known as Ikirisaq, Kenojuak grew up traveling from camp to camp on south Baffin and in Arctic Quebec (Nunavik). As a young woman, she was married to Johnniebo and lived with him in various camps including Keakto, a scenic area seven miles from Cape Dorset. While still living at Keakto in the late 1950's, both Kenojuak and Johnniebo first experimented with carving and drawing. They moved to Cape Dorset in 1966 in order for their children to attend school, and continued to work closely together until Johnniebo's death. Kenojuak has received many special honours over the years. She is now a Companion in the Order of Canada, which she originally received in 1967. In 1992, she was awarded Honourary Degrees from both Queen's University and the University of Toronto. In 1996 she received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards Ceremony in Vancouver. In the spring of 2001, Kenojuak was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, and traveled with her daughter, Silaqi, to attend the ceremonies in Toronto. She is the first Inuit artist to be so honoured, and joins many other famous and accomplished Canadians. Kenojuak is now 82 and the senior member of the Cape Dorset stable of graphic artists. Much loved and well respected, Kenojuak is represented by six strong and vivid images in this collection, that continue to illustrate both her stylistic range and her commitment to her calling. Details: - Stonecut & Stencil - 75 cm x 86.7 cm - Price is suggested retail *** This listing is updated regularly, but it is possible that images listed here may no longer be available. Please contact your local gallery (listed under the heading "Find a store near you Now" on this page) to confirm availability of this piece. Other pieces by the same artist may also be available. Find out why we love this member... |
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