Four Generations – Grandmother, Parent, Child, Grandchild
$2,400.00
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Description
‘Four Generations – Grandmother, Parent, Child, Grandchild’ by Ooloosie Saila is a 2026 Cape Dorset original coloured pencil and Pentels drawing on paper – an intimate, expressive group portrait honoring family lineage through four generations of women.
Condition – No condition noted. Paper surface appears clean and stable.
Description by Artist – No description by artist found.
Notes from DaVic Gallery – Ooloosie Saila presents a deeply moving personal portrait with ‘Four Generations – Grandmother, Parent, Child Grandchild.’ Rendered primarily in detailed black Pentel ink linework with soft pink and rose lip accents, the composition captures the distinct personalities and age progression across four family members.
From the weathered, wise facial features of the elder matriarch on the left to the smiling, youthful exuberance of the child at the front center, Saila renders each generation with warmth and affection. The clean, minimalist background emphasizes the bond between the figures, highlighting the enduring continuity of family and kinship in Kinngait.
This original drawing represents a touching, highly figurative departure for Saila, making it a rare and meaningful acquisition for collectors of contemporary Cape Dorset art.
The blank sheet of letter-size (8 ½ 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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