Listening to the Stone
Inuit Art from the Bieri Family Collection
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 catalogue includes 58 sculptures and 14 drawings and prints by 45 artists from throughout Nunangat (Inuit Regions of Canada).
Includes an essay by Heather Igloliorte, foreword by Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnie, Collectors’ Statement, and Curator’s Statement.
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, and Judas Ullula.
(2015, 144 pages)
Printed by UC Davis Repro Graphics
Photographs by Hulleah J. Tsinhnahinnie
Edited by Veronica Passalacqua