NORTHERN ROCK: CONTEMPORARY INUIT STONE SCULPTURE

Susan Gustavison
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1999
Softcover, 192 pages (151 colour illustrations, 3 maps)

$60.00 CDN

Published as a catalogue for an exhibition of the same title, Northern Rock explores the topic of stone as a medium for sculpture. First providing a thorough glossary of geological terms and a complete listing of the indigenous stone of the Arctic, the catalogue examines three main art-producing regions of Nunavut: Baffin Island, the Keewatin Region, and the Kitikmeot Region. Each section includes a regional map, a time-line of local stone quarrying, and an illuminating selection of artist quotes on the subjects of obtaining stone, carving stone, and working in the sculptural medium. The visual reference is significant, illustrating remarkable sculptures from public and private collections.