Английская Википедия:Irene Kataq Angutitok

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Irene Kataq Angutitok (1914 – 1971) was an Inuit sculptor. Her name also appears as Katak Angutitaq.[1]

Background

She was born Irene Kataq in Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut. She married Athanasie Angutitaq in 1929; the couple lived in Naujaat.[2] Their daughter Bernadette Iguptark Tongelik (b.1931) was also a notable artist.[3]

Kataq died in Naujaat in 1971.[4]

Work

Angutitok used soapstone, ivory and whalebone in her art. Some of her sculptures portray scenes from the Bible; she was encouraged by Father Bernie Franzen. She also created sculptures of female figures.[1]

In 2002, Canada Post created a Christmas stamp based on her sculpture Mary and Child.[2][5]

Collections

Her works are included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Winnipeg Art Gallery,[1] among other institutions.[3]

List of Exhibitions[6]

References

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