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JOHN KAVIK (1897 - 1993) |
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John Kavik was born in 1897 near Gjoa Haven on the far northern mainland of what is present-day Nunavut. In 1958 he moved to the community of Baker Lake, and then to Rankin Inlet where he lived until his death. In Rankin Inlet he worked along side many Inuit in the new nickel mine, and his art-making activities added to his income over the years. Today, Kavik is renowned for his sculptures in stone and ceramics, as well as a small number of drawings on paper. His imaginative, abstracted sculptural forms are immediately recognizable. A self-taught artist, Kavik began experimenting with carving in stone around 1960 and participated in ceramic art projects at the Rankin Inlet studio between 1965 and 1973. His works have been widely exhibited around the world, and his distinctive style is documented in many publications about Inuit art.
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