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TUNA IQULIQ (1935 - ) |
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Tuna Iquliq was born in 1935 near Baker Lake, where he lives and works today. Tuna Iquliq has been carving for over forty years, most recently with his family; Iquliq’s wife Sarah is a carver and textile artist. Also, their children Camille, Johnny and Louie are well-known carvers. His work has been featured in many exhibitions across Canada and the U.S. as well as Belgium, France, Germany and England. In addition, many of his works are found in important collections such as that of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the National Gallery of Canada. Tuna Iquliq inspired other young carvers when he arrived in Baker Lake; at the time, a co-op was not yet established. While he is recognized for his rounded carvings of people in the rich black basalt stone found near Baker Lake, figures such as musk oxen, people, birds and polar bears are also characteristic. |
