Nuvisavik: "The Place Where We Weave" Inuit Tapestries from Arctic Canada
This exhibition of woven tapestries and drawings demonstrates how Inuit
women in Pangnirtung on Baffin Island adapted a foreign technique to
their own social and artistic needs. The ancient technique of Aubusson
weaving allows trained weavers to interpret drawings by local artists
into stories in wool. Out of the dialogue between two media come tapestries
of immaculate craftsmanship which tell stories about Inuit culture past
and present.
Content:
15 works of art consisting of 10 tapestries, 3 drawings and 2 prints
Size:
186 m2 (2,000 sq. ft.)
Fee:
In Canada: Can$4,500 plus incoming transportation and insurance
Outside Canada: Can$8,000 plus shipping and insurance
Availability:
1st tour: April 2004 – August 2007 (completely booked)
2nd tour: February 2008 – 2010
(12 week bookings or more)
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