Bear Reflection
$2,100.00
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Description
“Bear Reflection” by Quvianaqtuk Pudlat is a 2026 Cape Dorset original coloured pencil and Pentel drawing on paper — a quiet, symmetrical portrait of a polar bear gazing into Arctic water, its reflection rendered with calm precision and soft blue tones.
Condition – No condition noted. Paper surface appears clean and stable.
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Notes from DaVic Gallery – Quvianaqtuk Pudlat’s Bear Reflection captures a moment of stillness and symmetry. The polar bear’s head floats horizontally across the composition, divided by a gentle band of blue water that marks the surface between reality and reflection. Above the line, the bear’s muzzle and eye are drawn with fine, directional strokes in soft greys and warm ivory; below, the mirrored image repeats in slightly muted tones, creating a tranquil echo rather than a perfect mirror.
Pudlat’s mastery of line and texture gives the fur a tactile rhythm, while the blue water introduces a cool contrast that anchors the composition. The simplicity of the scene — one bear, one reflection, one horizon — conveys a sense of balance and introspection. It is a portrait not only of Arctic wildlife but of quiet awareness, where the animal seems to contemplate its own presence in the world.
This original drawing exemplifies Pudlat’s refined approach to wildlife: close, intimate, and deeply respectful. A beautiful, contemplative piece for collectors who appreciate the harmony of observation and design in contemporary Inuit art.
The blank sheet of letter-size (8 1/2 x 11 in) paper covering part of the image in the scale reference picture is provided for size comparison, offering an immediate sense of the drawing’s scale and presence.
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