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Kananginak Pootoogook
Cultural Background: Inuit
Kananginak Pootoogook, sculptor, designer, draftsman, print maker (born in Ikerrasak camp, south Baffin Island, Nunavut, 1935). Son of the great camp leader, Pootoogook, he came to Cape Dorset in 1958 when James Houston brought printmaking to the North. He became one of the four original printers. Kananginak worked in all media including silk-screen printing of textiles. However, he excelled as an engraver and lithographer, particularly of wildlife art which he had mastered completely while retaining a personal style with definite abstract qualities.
Kananginak was also a prominent and involved community leader. He was instrumental in the formation of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative and served for many years as President of its Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Academy. Kananginak lived in Cape Dorset with his wife, Shooyoo and their family until his death in 2010.
"Humongous Musk Ox" - Kananginak Pootoogook
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Made in Canada
"Humongous Musk Ox" print measures approximately 8"x6", and is double matted with white mats. Overall measurements: 11"x14" (portrait orientation). The matted and framed print is double matted with white mats and metal framing measuring 12"x14.25".
Cultural Background: Inuit
Kananginak Pootoogook, sculptor, designer, draftsman, print maker (born in Ikerrasak camp, south Baffin Island, Nunavut, 1935). Son of the great camp leader, Pootoogook, he came to Cape Dorset in 1958 when James Houston brought printmaking to the North. He became one of the four original printers. Kananginak worked in all media including silk-screen printing of textiles. However, he excelled as an engraver and lithographer, particularly of wildlife art which he had mastered completely while retaining a personal style with definite abstract qualities.
Kananginak was also a prominent and involved community leader. He was instrumental in the formation of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative and served for many years as President of its Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Academy. Kananginak lived in Cape Dorset with his wife, Shooyoo and their family until his death in 2010.
Engraved Plate for Art Prints
$29.99
Made in Canada
Personalize your Canadian Art Print to mark any event or special occasion! We can create customized engraved plates for all framed prints.
To order your engraved plate, first add the framed art print to your shopping cart - be sure to choose a framed print. Then add the engraved plate and select either "glass mounted" or "frame mounted" from the drop down menu. Please include the text to be engraved on the plaque in the "Special Instructions" area of your shopping cart. You will receive a confirmation email including the information that is to be engraved.
