56th ANNUAL PRINT COLLECTION

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56th ANNUAL PRINT COLLECTION

Dorset Fine Arts is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its 56th Annual Print Collection. Available internationally beginning Saturday 17 October 2015, this collection of 30 works is an outstanding survey of current practice by some of Canada’s most renowned artists. Produced at the Studios in Cape Dorset, , the print release has ben an annual international event since 1959. Artists represented in the 2015 release are Saimaiyu Akesuk, Kudluajuk Ashoona, , Ettusa Kingwatsiaq, Qavavau Manumie, Ohotaq Mikkigak, Cee Pootoogook, Malaija Pootoogook, Pitaloosie Saila, Nicotye Samayualie, Ningeokuluk Teevee and Papiara Tukiki. Unique to this year is Inuit Now, a grouping of four creature themed pieces, which demonstrate highly contemporary and inventive approaches to printmaking.

Works from the collection will be available for purchase at a number of galleries throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia – please visit www.dorsetfinearts.com for more details.

Dorset Fine Arts was established in 1978 as the wholesale marketing division of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative. Located in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, the Co-operative is unique among the Arctic Co-operatives for its focus on the arts and artists of the community. The Annual Graphics Collection from Cape Dorset has been released annually since 1959 and the Co-operative also represents many acclaimed sculptors and drawing artists. The distinctive work produced in this region - particularly in stone cut and lithography – is produced in the Kinngait Studios, which is the oldest art print shop in Canada. Dorset Fine Arts was created to develop and serve the market for Inuit fine art produced by the artist members of the Co-operative. Sales and exhibitions of prints, drawings and sculptures are made through the Dorset Fine Arts showroom in Toronto to galleries around the world.

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1. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — DOG WITH KAMIKS $900 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 58.7x49.8cm Printer: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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2. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — CUDDLE $600 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 28x32.5 cm Printer: Tapaungai Niviaqsi

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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3. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — RAVEN MEETS THE OWL $1,000 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 63x60cm Printer: Studio PM

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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4. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — RAVEN’S REGALIA $800 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cream, 48.9x57.5cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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5. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — BEAR & OWL $700 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on BFK Rives White, 51x38.3cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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6. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — OPULENT OWL $1,200 (suggested retail price) Stonecut on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 71.3x56.2cm Printer: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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7. NINGEOKULUK TEEVEE — RED UMBRELLA $650 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cover Cream, 38.5x46cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Born May 27, 1963, Ningeokuluk is one of the most versatile and intelligent graphic artists to emerge from the Kinngait Studios. In the fall of 2009, Ningeokuluk’s first children’s book, entitled Alego, was published by Groundwood Books. The book was short-listed for the Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s illustration. Since her first prints appeared in the 2004 collection, Ningeokuluk has been one of Kinngait’s studio’s most celebrated artists. She has a comprehensive knowledge of Inuit legends and a fine sense of design and composition. These elements that have made many of her prints highly sought after by collectors. Ningeokuluk has had numerous solo shows of her bold and resplendent drawings and some of her work has been featured in exhibitions in major public galleries and museums.

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8. NICOTYE SAMAYUALIE — SALT & PEPPER $900 (suggested retail price) Etching and Chine-Collé on Arches White, 62x56.7cm Printer: Studio PM

Nicotye Samayualie was born on November 23, 1983. She is the daughter of Kudluajuk Ashoona and Johnny Tunnillie Samayualie. Nicotye’s grandmother, Keeleemeeoomee Samayualie was a well known graphic artist whose prints were represented in the Cape Dorset annual print collections throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Nicotye is fascinated by patterns and arrangements of disparate objects in nature and man-made materials. Many of her drawings depict everyday items such as the contents of a pantry shelf, a table of shiny fishing lures or boxes of camping supplies. Nicotye has had her original drawings shown at the Toronto Art Fair and in 2013 her work was featured in an Italian publication, ‘Annie e le Altre’, an ambitious scholastic study that explored the role of women artists in Cape Dorset.

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9. NICOTYE SAMAYUALIE — UPINGNGIVIK (Summer Campsite) $1,600 (suggested retail price) Stonecut on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo Natural (edition of 100), 51.8x66.5cm Printer: Ashoona Ashoona

Nicotye Samayualie was born on November 23, 1983. She is the daughter of Kudluajuk Ashoona and Johnny Tunnillie Samayualie. Nicotye’s grandmother, Keeleemeeoomee Samayualie was a well known graphic artist whose prints were represented in the Cape Dorset annual print collections throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Nicotye is fascinated by patterns and arrangements of disparate objects in nature and man-made materials. Many of her drawings depict everyday items such as the contents of a pantry shelf, a table of shiny fishing lures or boxes of camping supplies. Nicotye has had her original drawings shown at the Toronto Art Fair and in 2013 her work was featured in an Italian publication, ‘Annie e le Altre’, an ambitious scholastic study that explored the role of women artists in Cape Dorset.

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10. NICOTYE SAMAYUALIE — SEWING DAY $600 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 45.5x42cm Printer: Studio PM

Nicotye Samayualie was born on November 23, 1983. She is the daughter of Kudluajuk Ashoona and Johnny Tunnillie Samayualie. Nicotye’s grandmother, Keeleemeeoomee Samayualie was a well known graphic artist whose prints were represented in the Cape Dorset annual print collections throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Nicotye is fascinated by patterns and arrangements of disparate objects in nature and man-made materials. Many of her drawings depict everyday items such as the contents of a pantry shelf, a table of shiny fishing lures or boxes of camping supplies. Nicotye has had her original drawings shown at the Toronto Art Fair and in 2013 her work was featured in an Italian publication, ‘Annie e le Altre’, an ambitious scholastic study that explored the role of women artists in Cape Dorset.

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11. KUDLUAJUK ASHOONA — HIS & HERS $500 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 39.5x40cm Printer: Studio PM

Kudluajuk Ashoona was born in Cape Dorset on December 2, 1958. Her biological parents were the well- known carvers, Kabubuwa and Tayara Tunnillie. She was adopted by the family of the notable graphic artist, Simeonie Quppapik. Kudluajuk did not seriously begin to make art until 2011. In a rare reversal of influence, she was inspired to draw by her daughter, Nicotye Samayualie. Kudluajuk’s works are very narrative and literal. Her drawings often depict scenes of contemporary family life. Family outings, domestic gatherings and leisure activities are some of her favorite subjects.

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12. KUDLUAJUK ASHOONA — SUNDAY AFTERNOON $500 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cover White, 39x38.3cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Kudluajuk Ashoona was born in Cape Dorset on December 2, 1958. Her biological parents were the well- known carvers, Kabubuwa and Tayara Tunnillie. She was adopted by the family of the notable graphic artist, Simeonie Quppapik. Kudluajuk did not seriously begin to make art until 2011. In a rare reversal of influence, she was inspired to draw by her daughter, Nicotye Samayualie. Kudluajuk’s works are very narrative and literal. Her drawings often depict scenes of contemporary family life. Family outings, domestic gatherings and leisure activities are some of her favorite subjects.

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13. PAPIARA TUKIKI — POLAR BEAR IN CAMP $1,400 (suggested retail price) Stonecut & Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 62x99.5cm Printer: Qavavau Manumie

Papiara Tukiki has been a delightful mainstay of the annual collection since her first prints were introduced in 2004. Papiara’s simple forms capture the essence of her subject - whether it be human or animal or some combination of the two, as in her Loon Spirit (2012 - 17) of 2012. Papiara has an innate sense of design. In 1977 she received an Award of Excellence for her original design in the “Things That Make us Beautiful” competition organized by the Department of Indian and Northern Development. Born on Christmas Day, 1942, Papiara is married to Qopie Tukiki, a long-time employee of the community’s Housing Association. They live in Cape Dorset.

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14.PAPIARA TUKIKI — CRESTED RAVENS $800 (suggested retail price) Stonecut on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 44.5x61.8cm Printer: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi

Papiara Tukiki has been a delightful mainstay of the annual collection since her first prints were introduced in 2004. Papiara’s simple forms capture the essence of her subject - whether it be human or animal or some combination of the two, as in her Loon Spirit (2012 - 17) of 2012. Papiara has an innate sense of design. In 1977 she received an Award of Excellence for her original design in the “Things That Make us Beautiful” competition organized by the Department of Indian and Northern Development. Born on Christmas Day, 1942, Papiara is married to Qopie Tukiki, a long-time employee of the community’s Housing Association. They live in Cape Dorset.

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15. SHUVINAI ASHOONA — GLOBAL CURRENTS $1,000 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 70.5x70cm Printer: Studio PM

Shuvinai was born in Cape Dorset in August, 1961 and she began drawing in 1996. Shuvinai works with pen and ink, coloured pencils and oil sticks and her sensibility for the landscape around the community of Cape Dorset is particularly impressive. Her recent work is very personal and often meticulously detailed. Shuvinai’s work was first included in the Cape Dorset annual print collection in 1997 with two small dry-point etchings entitled Interior (97- 33) and Settlement (97-34). Her work has attracted the attention of several notable private galleries as well as public institutions. She was featured along with her aunt, , and her grandmother, the late , in the McMichael Canadian Collection’s 1999 exhibition entitled Three Women, Three Generations. More Recently she was profiled along with Qavavau Manumie of Cape Dorset and Nick Sikkuark of Gjoa Haven in the Spring 2008 issue of Border Crossings. In an unusual contemporary collaboration, Shuvinai recently worked with Saskatchewan-based artist, John Noestheden, on a "sky-mural" that was exhibited at the 2008 Basel Art Fair and at Toronto’s 2008 Nuit Blanche. It later traveled to the 18th Biennale of Sydney in 2012 and in 2013 it was part of Sakahan an exhibition of international Indigenous art at the National Gallery of Canada. In 2009 her work was presented alongside Toronto-based artist Shari Boyle at the Justina Barnicke Gallery at Hart House. Shuvinai is also the subject of a documentary art film, Ghost Noise, produced and directed by Marcia Connolly. Shuvinai is slowly gaining more international attention and in 2013 she was included in the prestigious Phaudin publication, Vitamin D2. New Perspectives in Drawing. Shuvinai also participated in SITElines 2014 Unsettled Landscapes in Sante Fe, New Mexico.

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16. MALAIJA POOTOOGOOK — LUMINOUS BIRD $800 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cream, 51x64.7cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Malaija Pootoogook was born in in the cold winter month of January, 1971. She is the adopted daughter of Paulassie Pootoogook and Ishuhungitok Pootoogook, both now deceased. Malaija has been surrounded by artists in her family. Her father, Paulassie was highly regarded as a sculptor and her brother, Mosesee, is also a talented stone carver. Her brother, Itee Pootoogook, has received critical and popular acclaim for his contemporary drawings. Malaiya did her first drawing in 1994, inspired by the work of her great-grandmother, the late Pitseolak Ashoona. She was represented in the annual print collection for the first time in 2011 with two affecting images of the Arctic Owl. Expressive and monumental depictions of birds and Arctic wildlife are a continuing theme in her work.

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17. MALAIJA POOTOOGOOK — SONG BIRDS $800 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 54.5x63cm Printer: Studio PM

Malaija Pootoogook was born in Iqaluit in the cold winter month of January, 1971. She is the adopted daughter of Paulassie Pootoogook and Ishuhungitok Pootoogook, both now deceased. Malaija has been surrounded by artists in her family. Her father, Paulassie was highly regarded as a sculptor and her brother, Mosesee, is also a talented stone carver. Her brother, Itee Pootoogook, has received critical and popular acclaim for his contemporary drawings. Malaiya did her first drawing in 1994, inspired by the work of her great-grandmother, the late Pitseolak Ashoona. She was represented in the annual print collection for the first time in 2011 with two affecting images of the Arctic Owl. Expressive and monumental depictions of birds and Arctic wildlife are a continuing theme in her work.

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18. QAVAVAU MANUMIE — WHITE RAVEN $800 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Usucha Kozo Green Grey, 47.2x61cm Printer: Tapaungai Niviaqsi

Qavavau was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1958 where his mother, Paunichea, was hospitalized for treatment of tuberculosis. He returned to Cape Dorset as a very young child and has lived there since. Qavavau has demonstrated a range of stylistic abilities over the years - from the very literal to the more expressive. His work is idiosyncratic and often amusing in his depictions of Inuit legends and mythology, Arctic wildlife and contemporary aspects of Inuit life Qavavau is the latest among the second generation to attract critical acclaim from the contemporary arts audience in the south. He and Shuvinai Ashoona have been profiled, along with Nick Sikkuark of Gjoa Haven, in the Winnipeg- based arts magazine, Border Crossings. He traveled to Toronto in June of 2008 for his first solo exhibition of original drawings, and in 2009 to for another exhibition featuring his contemporary work. He was invited to attend an opening of his work in Victoria in the fall of 2012. For several years Qavavau has worked for the Kinngait Studios as a printmaker - first in the lithography studio and more recently in the stonecut studio. He is an accomplished and precise printmaker who enjoys the opportunity to demonstrate printmaking techniques to young artists and visitors to the studio.

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19. QAVAVAU MANUMIE — HORNED MUSKOX $600 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 32.5x49cm Printer: Tapaungai Niviaqsi

Qavavau was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1958 where his mother, Paunichea, was hospitalized for treatment of tuberculosis. He returned to Cape Dorset as a very young child and has lived there since. Qavavau has demonstrated a range of stylistic abilities over the years - from the very literal to the more expressive. His work is idiosyncratic and often amusing in his depictions of Inuit legends and mythology, Arctic wildlife and contemporary aspects of Inuit life Qavavau is the latest among the second generation to attract critical acclaim from the contemporary arts audience in the south. He and Shuvinai Ashoona have been profiled, along with Nick Sikkuark of Gjoa Haven, in the Winnipeg- based arts magazine, Border Crossings. He traveled to Toronto in June of 2008 for his first solo exhibition of original drawings, and in 2009 to Vancouver for another exhibition featuring his contemporary work. He was invited to attend an opening of his work in Victoria in the fall of 2012. For several years Qavavau has worked for the Kinngait Studios as a printmaker - first in the lithography studio and more recently in the stonecut studio. He is an accomplished and precise printmaker who enjoys the opportunity to demonstrate printmaking techniques to young artists and visitors to the studio.

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20. QAVAVAU MANUMIE — CHASING THE LOON $800 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 38.5x60.8 cm Printer: Qavavau Manumie

Qavavau was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1958 where his mother, Paunichea, was hospitalized for treatment of tuberculosis. He returned to Cape Dorset as a very young child and has lived there since. Qavavau has demonstrated a range of stylistic abilities over the years - from the very literal to the more expressive. His work is idiosyncratic and often amusing in his depictions of Inuit legends and mythology, Arctic wildlife and contemporary aspects of Inuit life Qavavau is the latest among the second generation to attract critical acclaim from the contemporary arts audience in the south. He and Shuvinai Ashoona have been profiled, along with Nick Sikkuark of Gjoa Haven, in the Winnipeg- based arts magazine, Border Crossings. He traveled to Toronto in June of 2008 for his first solo exhibition of original drawings, and in 2009 to Vancouver for another exhibition featuring his contemporary work. He was invited to attend an opening of his work in Victoria in the fall of 2012. For several years Qavavau has worked for the Kinngait Studios as a printmaker - first in the lithography studio and more recently in the stonecut studio. He is an accomplished and precise printmaker who enjoys the opportunity to demonstrate printmaking techniques to young artists and visitors to the studio.

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21. QAVAVAU MANUMIE — LOOKING BACK $600 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cream, 38x57.5cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Qavavau was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1958 where his mother, Paunichea, was hospitalized for treatment of tuberculosis. He returned to Cape Dorset as a very young child and has lived there since. Qavavau has demonstrated a range of stylistic abilities over the years - from the very literal to the more expressive. His work is idiosyncratic and often amusing in his depictions of Inuit legends and mythology, Arctic wildlife and contemporary aspects of Inuit life Qavavau is the latest among the second generation to attract critical acclaim from the contemporary arts audience in the south. He and Shuvinai Ashoona have been profiled, along with Nick Sikkuark of Gjoa Haven, in the Winnipeg- based arts magazine, Border Crossings. He traveled to Toronto in June of 2008 for his first solo exhibition of original drawings, and in 2009 to Vancouver for another exhibition featuring his contemporary work. He was invited to attend an opening of his work in Victoria in the fall of 2012. For several years Qavavau has worked for the Kinngait Studios as a printmaker - first in the lithography studio and more recently in the stonecut studio. He is an accomplished and precise printmaker who enjoys the opportunity to demonstrate printmaking techniques to young artists and visitors to the studio.

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22. SAIMAIYU AKESUK — COURTING BIRDS $1,000 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 62x79cm Printer: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi

Saimaiyu Akesuk was born on April 28, 1988 in Iqaluit but she has lived in Cape Dorset her whole life. Her parents are Lau Akesuk and Olayuk Akesuk who was one of the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in Nunavut. Saimaiyu was inspired to start drawing by Ningeokuluk Teevee while they were taking a class together at the Nunavut Teaching Education Program. Saimaiyu’s confident drawings of birds and bears are characterized by her bold and dynamic simplicity rendered with soft tenderness and quite often a touch of whimsy.

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23. SAIMAIYU AKESUK — PURPLE BEAR $600 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 45x42cm Printer: Studio PM

Saimaiyu Akesuk was born on April 28, 1988 in Iqaluit but she has lived in Cape Dorset her whole life. Her parents are Lau Akesuk and Olayuk Akesuk who was one of the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in Nunavut. Saimaiyu was inspired to start drawing by Ningeokuluk Teevee while they were taking a class together at the Nunavut Teaching Education Program. Saimaiyu’s confident drawings of birds and bears are characterized by her bold and dynamic simplicity rendered with soft tenderness and quite often a touch of whimsy.

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24. SAIMAIYU AKESUK — TILT $500 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 41x40cm Printer: Studio PM

Saimaiyu Akesuk was born on April 28, 1988 in Iqaluit but she has lived in Cape Dorset her whole life. Her parents are Lau Akesuk and Olayuk Akesuk who was one of the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in Nunavut. Saimaiyu was inspired to start drawing by Ningeokuluk Teevee while they were taking a class together at the Nunavut Teaching Education Program. Saimaiyu’s confident drawings of birds and bears are characterized by her bold and dynamic simplicity rendered with soft tenderness and quite often a touch of whimsy.

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25. PITALOOSIE SAILA — TWILIGHT RAVEN $750 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cream, 38.1x57cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Pitaloosie was born in 1942 on the southwest coast of near what is now the community of Cape Dorset. She began drawing in the early 1960’s, and quickly established herself as a versatile and intelligent graphic artist. Over the years, she has become a familiar presence in the Kinngait Studios, and her work has been included in annual print collections since 1968. Since the late 1960’s, Pitaloosie has made frequent trips to southern Canada to attend exhibitions and conferences. In 1967, she spent several weeks in Toronto while her husband, the well- known sculptor Pauta Saila, participated in an International Sculpture Symposium. Subsequently, she has visited Halifax, Toronto, , Kansas City and Vermont. Her work has been featured in solo drawing exhibitions, and in 1977, Canada Post issued a stamp depicting her print, Fisherman’s Dream. Her 1985 lithograph entitled In the Hills represented the in the centennial celebration of the National Parks of Canada. Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, selected a drawing by Pitaloosie entitled Mother and Child to use for their 1990 Christmas card. She was also one of nine featured artists in the acclaimed exhibition Isumavut: The Artistic Expression of Nine Cape Dorset Women, which opened at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the fall of 1994 and continues to travel to other venues. Pitaloosie’s husband, Pauta, passed away in Cape Dorset in June of 2009 at the age of 93. In 2004, both she and Pauta were appointed members of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, in recognition of their life’s work and contributions to Canadian art.

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26. PITALOOSIE SAILA — GUIDING SEDNA $900 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 68.5x69.5cm Printer: Studio PM

Pitaloosie was born in 1942 on the southwest coast of Baffin Island near what is now the community of Cape Dorset. She began drawing in the early 1960’s, and quickly established herself as a versatile and intelligent graphic artist. Over the years, she has become a familiar presence in the Kinngait Studios, and her work has been included in annual print collections since 1968. Since the late 1960’s, Pitaloosie has made frequent trips to southern Canada to attend exhibitions and conferences. In 1967, she spent several weeks in Toronto while her husband, the well- known sculptor Pauta Saila, participated in an International Sculpture Symposium. Subsequently, she has visited Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Kansas City and Vermont. Her work has been featured in solo drawing exhibitions, and in 1977, Canada Post issued a stamp depicting her print, Fisherman’s Dream. Her 1985 lithograph entitled In the Hills represented the Northwest Territories in the centennial celebration of the National Parks of Canada. Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, selected a drawing by Pitaloosie entitled Mother and Child to use for their 1990 Christmas card. She was also one of nine featured artists in the acclaimed exhibition Isumavut: The Artistic Expression of Nine Cape Dorset Women, which opened at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the fall of 1994 and continues to travel to other venues. Pitaloosie’s husband, Pauta, passed away in Cape Dorset in June of 2009 at the age of 93. In 2004, both she and Pauta were appointed members of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, in recognition of their life’s work and contributions to Canadian art.

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27. PITALOOSIE SAILA — SPARKLING LOON $1,000 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 60.5x69.6cm Printer: Studio PM

Pitaloosie was born in 1942 on the southwest coast of Baffin Island near what is now the community of Cape Dorset. She began drawing in the early 1960’s, and quickly established herself as a versatile and intelligent graphic artist. Over the years, she has become a familiar presence in the Kinngait Studios, and her work has been included in annual print collections since 1968. Since the late 1960’s, Pitaloosie has made frequent trips to southern Canada to attend exhibitions and conferences. In 1967, she spent several weeks in Toronto while her husband, the well- known sculptor Pauta Saila, participated in an International Sculpture Symposium. Subsequently, she has visited Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Kansas City and Vermont. Her work has been featured in solo drawing exhibitions, and in 1977, Canada Post issued a stamp depicting her print, Fisherman’s Dream. Her 1985 lithograph entitled In the Hills represented the Northwest Territories in the centennial celebration of the National Parks of Canada. Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, selected a drawing by Pitaloosie entitled Mother and Child to use for their 1990 Christmas card. She was also one of nine featured artists in the acclaimed exhibition Isumavut: The Artistic Expression of Nine Cape Dorset Women, which opened at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the fall of 1994 and continues to travel to other venues. Pitaloosie’s husband, Pauta, passed away in Cape Dorset in June of 2009 at the age of 93. In 2004, both she and Pauta were appointed members of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, in recognition of their life’s work and contributions to Canadian art.

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28. PITALOOSIE SAILA — EPIC WHALE HUNT $900 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on BFK Rives White, 51x66.3cm Printer: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq

Pitaloosie was born in 1942 on the southwest coast of Baffin Island near what is now the community of Cape Dorset. She began drawing in the early 1960’s, and quickly established herself as a versatile and intelligent graphic artist. Over the years, she has become a familiar presence in the Kinngait Studios, and her work has been included in annual print collections since 1968. Since the late 1960’s, Pitaloosie has made frequent trips to southern Canada to attend exhibitions and conferences. In 1967, she spent several weeks in Toronto while her husband, the well- known sculptor Pauta Saila, participated in an International Sculpture Symposium. Subsequently, she has visited Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Kansas City and Vermont. Her work has been featured in solo drawing exhibitions, and in 1977, Canada Post issued a stamp depicting her print, Fisherman’s Dream. Her 1985 lithograph entitled In the Hills represented the Northwest Territories in the centennial celebration of the National Parks of Canada. Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, selected a drawing by Pitaloosie entitled Mother and Child to use for their 1990 Christmas card. She was also one of nine featured artists in the acclaimed exhibition Isumavut: The Artistic Expression of Nine Cape Dorset Women, which opened at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the fall of 1994 and continues to travel to other venues. Pitaloosie’s husband, Pauta, passed away in Cape Dorset in June of 2009 at the age of 93. In 2004, both she and Pauta were appointed members of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, in recognition of their life’s work and contributions to Canadian art.

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29. ETTUSA KINGWATSIAQ — HOP $500 (suggested retail price) Etching and Aquatint on Arches White, 44.5x38cm Printer: Studio PM

Born in Cape Dorset on August 17, 1987, Ettusa’s parents are Qaluituk Kingwatsiaq and Jutai Mikkigak. Her grandparents on her mother’s side were Pootoogook and Lola Kingwatsiaq and her grandparents on her father’s side were Qaunak and Ohotaq Mikkigak. It was around 2012 and 2013 that she started making graphic art. She was inspired by the work of Nicotye Samayualie particularly in the piece entitled Rabbit, her favorite animal because they are cute and cuddly. Ettusa comes from a long line of artists from both sides of her family: Ohotaq was a well- known graphic artist; Qaunak is a well- known carver and graphic artist; and Lola Kingwatsiaq was also a well- known printmaker, graphic artist and carver.

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30. CEE POOTOOGOOK — SCHOOL OF FISH $800 (suggested retail price) Stonecut on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo Natural (edition of 100), 57.3x71.8cm Printer: Cee Pootoogook

Cee Pootoogook was born on August 1, 1967. Around 1990, Cee began carving and he developed a solid reputation for his curious and well-executed depictions of spirits and transformations. In 2009 Cee gave up sculpture and began work as a stonecut printer. In a very short time Cee demonstrated an aptitude for the precise and methodical qualities required for the time consuming work of editioning prints. He has also been drawing for the past several years, depicting the day-to-day activities of community life as well as traditional subjects and wildlife. Cee is the eldest son of the late Napachie Pootoogook and Eegyvadluk Pootoogook, and older brother to the well-known Cape Dorset contemporary artist, Annie Pootoogook.

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31. OHOTAQ MIKKIGAK — LAST UMIAK $800 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cover White, 51.5x66.5cm Printer: Nujalia Quvianaqtuliaq

Ohotaq was born in 1936 and lived in Cape Dorset with his wife Qaunak, who is a carver and traditional throat-singer. Ohotaq began drawing in the early years of the print program in Cape Dorset, and his print, Eskimo Fox Trapper, was released in 1961. He became less involved with drawing as the community grew, working full time instead for various community agencies. After his retirement from his job as caretaker of the School in Cape Dorset, Ohotaq resumed his interest in drawing. We were pleased to include three of his prints in the 40th anniversary collection released in 1999 and he was represent in every subsequent collection until his death in 2014. In the later years Ohotaq was a daily fixture at the table in the Kinngait Studios, working on drawings covering a wide range of themes and subjects, including an illustrated life history. Ohotaq had his first solo exhibition of prints and drawings in 2010, and in 2012 a number of his large scale drawings were exhibited in a highly acclaimed show alongside Venerable Canadian artist Jack Bush at the Justina M Barnicke Gallery at the .

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PAPIARA TUKIKI — SMOKING CARIBOU $800 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 52x66cm Printer: Ashoona Ashoona

Papiara Tukiki has been a delightful mainstay of the annual collection since her first prints were introduced in 2004. Papiara’s simple forms capture the essence of her subject - whether it be human or animal or some combination of the two, as in her Loon Spirit (2012 - 17) of 2012. Papiara has an innate sense of design. In 1977 she received an Award of Excellence for her original design in the “Things That Make us Beautiful” competition organized by the Department of Indian and Northern Development. Born on Christmas Day, 1942, Papiara is married to Qopie Tukiki, a long-time employee of the community’s Housing Association. They live in Cape Dorset.

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SAIMAIYU AKESUK — PINK LEMMING $900 (suggested retail price) Stonecut and Stencil on Handmade Washi Kizuki Kozo White, 61.7x78.5cm Printer: Qavavau Manumie

Saimaiyu Akesuk was born on April 28, 1988 in Iqaluit but she has lived in Cape Dorset her whole life. Her parents are Lau Akesuk and Olayuk Akesuk who was one of the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in Nunavut. Saimaiyu was inspired to start drawing by Ningeokuluk Teevee while they were taking a class together at the Nunavut Teaching Education Program. Saimaiyu’s confident drawings of birds and bears are characterized by her bold and dynamic simplicity rendered with soft tenderness and quite often a touch of whimsy.

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SAIMAIYU AKESUK — HOT SPIDER $900 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cover White, 76x56.7cm Printer: Nujalia Quvianaqtuliaq

Saimaiyu Akesuk was born on April 28, 1988 in Iqaluit but she has lived in Cape Dorset her whole life. Her parents are Lau Akesuk and Olayuk Akesuk who was one of the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in Nunavut. Saimaiyu was inspired to start drawing by Ningeokuluk Teevee while they were taking a class together at the Nunavut Teaching Education Program. Saimaiyu’s confident drawings of birds and bears are characterized by her bold and dynamic simplicity rendered with soft tenderness and quite often a touch of whimsy.

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CEE POOTOOGOOK — ARCTIC LICE $800 (suggested retail price) Lithograph on Arches Cover White, 76.3x57cm Printer: Nujalia Quvianaqtuliaq

Cee Pootoogook was born on August 1, 1967. Around 1990, Cee began carving and he developed a solid reputation for his curious and well-executed depictions of spirits and transformations. In 2009 Cee gave up sculpture and began work as a stonecut printer. In a very short time Cee demonstrated an aptitude for the precise and methodical qualities required for the time consuming work of editioning prints. He has also been drawing for the past several years, depicting the day-to-day activities of community life as well as traditional subjects and wildlife. Cee is the eldest son of the late Napachie Pootoogook and Eegyvadluk Pootoogook, and older brother to the well- known Cape Dorset contemporary artist, Annie Pootoogook.

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