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Jacoposie Tiglilk was born in 1952 at Illutalik camp. His mother died when he was ten
and he moved to Pangnirtung to live with other family members. It was there that he became
interested in art through watching his uncle and mentor, Lypa Pitsiulak, create prints and
sculptures. Jacoposie took on these interests as well and joined the Pangnirtung print shop
when he was in his early twenties. His preferred subject matter for both prints and sculpture
are birds. His sculptures are most often in stone, however he has expanded his talent to
ivory and antler as well. Whether sculpture, prints, or drawings, Jacoposie's compositions
are often graceful and elegant.
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