Gayle Uyaqaqi Kabloona
(Nunavummiuq), Nunavut
Ilakka IIX,
2024
Clay and underglaze, Coil and slab built vessel, clay slip fingerprint dots, hand painted with black and red underglaze faces. Collection of the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Ontario. Photo credit: Laurence Poirier
Projection description
The Ilakka series are vessels covered in small faces made by the artist’s own fingerprints. Each face signifies a member of her large extended family. The body of the vessel is composed of tiers, evocative of the inuksuk, a wayfinding tool for Inuit. The piece is a symbol of gratitude for the people who have shaped who Kabloona is, and who have helped her find her way.
About the artist
Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona is a multidisciplinary Inuit artist and writer currently based in Ottawa, ON. She enjoys carrying imagery between mediums, while paying respect to traditional methods and expertise. Her artwork allows an intimate view into contemporary Inuit life and often incorporates traditional Inuit stories told through a modern, feminist lens.
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