Jimmy Aqpik
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Ningeosiaq Ashoona
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b. 1979
Art has always been a part of Ningeosiaq's life, with aclaimed artists, [Mayoreak Ashoona][1] and Kaka Ashoona, for parents. She has been carving since 1998 and has had numerous solo exhibitions across Canada.
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Jonathan Puqiqnak
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Palaya Qiatsuq
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B. 1965
Cape Dorset
Palaya learned how to carve the traditional way - by watching his father. He carved his first two pieces at the age of 12, a bird and a bear. For the past 20 years Palaya has been carving and keeping traditioal stories alive through his work. Stories of transformation and shmanism from his childhood are among Palaya's favourite themes.
Although Palaya views himself as an artist above all else, he is also a "traditionalist with a mission."
"I also see my mission as edicating and teaching others about my culture. Any opportunity I have to travel and give demonstrations and workshops helps contribute to others' apreciation of our art forms." - Palaya Qiatsuq
Read MoreJoanie (Joani) Raggie
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B. 1986
Joanie Raggie has an affinity for sculpting animals especially polar bears who he imbues with a whimsical sense of movement.
Read MoreAxangayuk Shaa, RCA
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b. 1937
Cape Dorset
Axangayuk Shaa has been carving since the age of seventeen. With over eleven solo exhibitions and numerous group shows both in Canada and internationally, Axangayuk Shaa is one of the most prominent sculptures of Cape Dorset. He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy in 2003.
Read MoreDaniel Shimout
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1972 - 2022
Salliq, NU
Daniel Shimout is an artist based in Salliq (Coral Harbour), NU, where he was born and raised. He has been carving since his teenage years, following in the footsteps of many artists in his family.
Daniel Shimout grew up watching his father, Anakudlak Shimout, carve and learned about the different tools and techniques he used, which influences some of the processes Shimout uses today. Shimout started carving at the young age of 16 and has been carving for over 25 years now.
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