Inuit Artists – Pangnirtung

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Ame Papatsie from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, is a passionate Inuit artist, story teller, tour guide, designer and illustrator of childrens’ books. Ame is famous for his technique of drawing simultaneously with both hands in perfect symmetry.

Andrew Qappik was born in 1964 in Nunataq, a camp about 40 miles from the east Baffin Island settlement of Pangnirtung, he moved with his parents into the community when he was a young child. When a printmaking workshop was established in the hamlet in 1973, young Andrew watched the experienced artists, especially his uncles Solomon and Imoona Karpik, who encouraged him to create his own drawings.

Annie Naulalik Qappik is a printmaker who resides in Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), NU. Her drawings have been turned into tapestries and prints by the Uqqurmuit Centre and she got the opportunity to work collaboratively with other local artists for a mural at the Pangnirtung Airport.

David Armstrong – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Davidee Akpalialuk – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Ekidluak Komoartuk – “Once I get an idea of the design, I make a drawing, and bring it to the Co-op. I’m not trying to be the best artist; I bring what I’m able to draw. I had no ambition to draw in childhood…”

Enookie Akulukjuk was born in 1943 in Illunganjuit (Bon Accord). The son of Malaya Akulukjuk, one of Pangnirtung’s most famous artists, he resided in Pangnirtung since 1964. Enookie was among the first printmakers to take up the art after it was introduced in Pangnirtung in the early 1970s.

Gabriel Bourassa grew up in Pangnirtung, and left to attend school in Yellowknife. He moved back to Pangnirtung in 1998 and has been there ever since.

Geela’s husband Markosie, and her son, Sakiasie Sowdlooapik, are both carvers

Gyta Eeseemaillie – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Jacoposie Tiglik – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Joanasie Papatsie – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Jolly is dedicated to keeping his culture strong through artwork. Much of the strength of the print tradition thriving in his home community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut Territory, can be attributed to Jolly’s talent, enthusiasm and generosity.

Josea Maniapik – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Lipa Pitsiulak – “I do drawings that may not seem to make any sense at all to some people because they are about the really old, old way of life. My drawings seem to come from up in the air and they don’t seem to be going anywhere until I put them on paper or carve them. The images might not make sense to someone who doesn’t know the Inuit way of life” (Lypa Pitsiulak in Latocki 1983:19).

Mathewsie Maniapik is a printmaker based in Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), NU.

Noah Maniapik – My work as an artist and printmaker are foremost in my career goals. I am exploring innovative applications of traditional hand stencil printmaking to unique individual artistic images. Currently I work in monochromatic white on black and am creating my annual collection for launching at The Guild Shop in Toronto this September.

Pauloosie Karpik was the father of graphic artist Annie Akulukjuk, and the stepfather of artists Imoona and Solomon Karpik. “Pauloosie Karpik knew about the aspects of Inuit life that are not seen anymore.

Piona Keyuakjuk has created prints that are available at Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts. His favorite carvings encompass traditional activities and animals: drum dancers, kayakers, narwhal, seals, and even Arctic hare.

Salamonie Kanayuk – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts
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Simon Shaimaiyuk was born in Umanaqjuaq (Blacklead Island) to father Natiapik (Christian name Jimmy) and mother Unapik (Christian name Mary) during the last years of the whaling era. His older brother Koviyuk Natiapik carved till old aged slowed him down.

Thomasie Alikatuktuk – Inuit Art – Pangnirtung, Nunavut – presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts.
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Several Inuit artists working in Pangnirtung, including Tommy Nuvaqirq, came from generations whose life and work were closely tied to whale hunting in the Cumberland Sound. Although the white whale and beluga are still hunted today, it was the bowhead that these hunters prized.

Tyler Kilabuk, a high school student at Attagoyuk school, produced “Approaching the Kill.” Because Kilabuk was so keen to attend the workshop with New Leaf, his school principal gave him credit for attending the workshop in lieu of school.