A black and white carved sculpture of a figure holding animals and faces.

Judas Ullulaq, Shaman Transforming, c.1997

A carved stone figure of a woman with long hair, holding two small objects.

Qaqaq Ashoona, Kneeling Fisherwoman, c.1991

A stylized bird-like sculpture with a round white head and intricate detailing.

David Ruben Piktouken, Shaman Returns from the Moon, 1995

A carved figurine of a person in a black coat, balancing on a bone base, holding tools.

Nick Sikkuark, Shaman Hunter, 2000
 

Listening to the Stone:
Exhibition Subtitle
Original Inuit Art

Exhibit Length
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Featuring contemporary Inuit stone sculpture and prints, privately collected over the past 30 years.  The works are both figurative and abstract, reflecting the wide range of techniques, stone, and oral histories employed by contemporary Inuit artists. The exhibition includes 58 sculptures and 14 drawings and prints by 45 artists from throughout Nunangat (Inuit Regions of Canada).

Featured Artists:

  • Davidialuk Alasua Amittu
  • Syollie Arpatuk
  • Kenojuak Ashevak
  • Kiawak Ashoona
  • Koomwartok Ashoona
  • Mayoreak Ashoona
  • Qaqaq Ashoona
  • Pitseolak Ashoona
  • Isacci Etidlioe
  • Kellypalik Etidlooie
  • Daniel Inukpuk
  • Osuitok Ipeelie
  • Aisa Itukalla
  • Joanassie Jack Itukalla
  • Matiusie Iyaituk
  • Helen Kalvak
  • Jaypeetee Karpik
  • John Kavik
  • Abraham Kingmiaqtuq
  • Iola Kingwatsiak
  • Myra Kukiiyaut
  • Annie Michael
  • Niviaksiak
  • Josiah Nuilaalik
  • Luke Nuliayok
  • Maudie Rachel Okittuq
  • Josie Papialuk
  • Aggeak Petaulassie
  • David Ruben Piktouken
  • Lipa Pitseolak
  • Paulassie Pootoogook
  • Paneloo Qamanirq
  • Tikituk Quinnuayoak
  • Abraham Anghik Ruben
  • Axangayu Shaa
  • Toonoo Sharky
  • Nick Sikkuark
  • Joe Talirunili
  • Nalenik Temela
  • Kabubawe Tunnillie
  • Oviloo Tunnillie
  • Judas Ullulaq

 

A performance by Chuna McIntyre
Jan 14 from 4-6pm

Reception with Tanya Tagaq Gillis & Celina Kalluk
Mar 13 from 3-5pm

Curatorial Walkthrough
Apr 8 from 3-4pm

 

A fully-illustrated exhibition catalogue is available from our shop.

Sponsors
  • Jürg and Christel Bieri
  • UC Davis Dean of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies
  • UC Davis Humanities Institute
  • UC Davis Office of Campus Community Relations
  • UC Davis Native American Faculty & Staff Association