Janet Nungnik: The Eagle’s Shadow
The Marion Scott Gallery is pleased to present a major exhibition of works by Baker Lake’s Janet Nungnik. Janet Nungnik: The Eagle’s Shadow will comprise 15 colourful textile works produced over a period of 17 years. Collectively, Nungnik’s delicately embroidered and appliqued images tell her life story and that of her people, the Padlermiut, a small group of inland dwelling Inuit whose traditional territory was based to the south of Baker Lake, Nunavut. The exhibition includes the title work, a monumentally scaled wallhanging inspired by the artist’s childhood memory of close family members.
Janet Nungnik
Frost Boil Song, 2003, wool felt, embroidery floss & printed fabric on wool duffel, 17.5 x 23.5 in.
Janet Nungnik
Nunavut Race, 2008, wool felt, embroidery floss & beadwork on wool duffel, 20.5 x 56.75 in.
Janet Nungnik
Best Friends, 2005, wool felt, embroidery floss & caribou hide on wool duffel, 8.75 x 22.25 in.
Janet Nungnik
Son-in-laws, 2002, wool felt, embroidery floss & beadwork on wool duffel, 17 x 28.5 in.
Janet Nungnik
One Fine Day, 2004, wool felt, embroidery floss, printed fabric & beadwork on wool duffel, 27.5 x 37.5 in.
Janet Nungnik
Nungnik’s First Dream, 2007, wool felt, embroidery floss & beadwork on wool duffel, 18.5 x 29.5 in.
