Fine Art Found In The Toronto Region

When visiting Toronto do not miss the fascinating Museum of Inuit Art at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre. It is the only museum of its type sourth of the Artic. Since its opening in June 2007, the founder’s vision has become a reality. The museum was the dreamchild of David Harris who spent years teaching near the Northwest Territory.
Inuit art takes on several forms. The most notable are the many small sculptures that are created to portray their way of life. These sculptures are mainly still made by hand, with hours of work. Some of these sculptures are made out of native stones, while other sculptures are made out of bone. Other Inuit art includes printmaking. Again, these prints often portray the Inuit way of life. Still others make handicrafts, including woven baskets. These are often made with resources available in nature. The Inuit people are also famous for their work in textiles, particularly wall quilts. These wall quilts often portray animals that are native to the Artic area, such as seals.
The most famous Inuit artist is Pitseolak Ashoona. She was married to an Inuit hunter and her printmaking focused on her daily life. She used items found in her environment to do the stamping. Pitseolak is the mother of four famous artists. They are Napatchie Pootoogook who worked like her mother as a printmaker and sons Qaqaq Ashoona, Kiawak Ashoona, and Kumwartok Ashoona who are all sculptors. She is also the grandmother of two artists. When visiting the Museum of Inuit Art at Toronto make sure and look for their work on display.
Inuit art is a fascinating area of art. It explains a way of art that many people do not have any direct experience with. Make sure and look for it when on your next trip to Toronto.The information doesn’t stop now. Keep looking: Inuit Art Traveling the World