GLIDING

GLIDINGInuit graphics, including drawings and prints, represent a relatively recent but highly significant development in Arctic Indigenous art. Emerging in the mid 20th century with the establishment of the first print studio in Kinngait (Cape Dorset) in 1957, Inuit printmaking quickly became a vital form of cultural expression. Since then, annual print collections have showcased the creativity of Inuit artists, supported by galleries such as Canada House

currency or documents referencing treaties

Jimmy Simpson built the lodge and this small cabin which was his private home

I was fortunate to stay in Jimmy’s old cabin for the night

she goes to great lengths to source the unique and unexpected in naturally occurring gems

guiding interpretation

The scene in the painting

The floral artwork of Robert Lemay is best understood as a blend of classical realism and contemporary style

blending subject

timeless paintings that leave a lasting impression

and composition

and emotion in landscapes

The park is home to an abundance of old twisted oak trees which burst into colour in the fall