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NIVIAQSI (NIVIAKSIAK) (1908-1959) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)

Untitled (Four Scenes Camp Scenes), c. 1957-58
graphite drawing on cerlox bound notepad paper, 12 x 9 in (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
unsigned.
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Renowned for his monumental yet fleeting contributions to the Kinngait graphic program, Niviaqsi's mastery of simplified, silhouetted forms—emphasizing composition over individual characterization—shines in this work. Set on a page from...
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Renowned for his monumental yet fleeting contributions to the Kinngait graphic program, Niviaqsi's mastery of simplified, silhouetted forms—emphasizing composition over individual characterization—shines in this work. Set on a page from one of the many notebooks believed to have been gifted by James Houston, this collection of vignettes offers a serene glimpse into the rhythms of spring camp life, all captured in Niviaqsi’s signature style.

At the top, a meticulously crafted skin tent stands, its poles doubling as a drying rack for two pairs of boots. To the right, an orderly string of fish hangs to cure in the open air. Moving down the page, we witness a father and son engaged in the age-old task of flensing a captured seal, the son watching closely as his father begins the intricate work. Below, the juxtaposition of labour and play unfolds: two figures participate in a traditional game, possibly involving a disc or ball, while nearby, two others focus on erecting a tent. One pauses mid-task to acknowledge the playful pair with an outstretched arm. At the bottom of the scene, a quartet of sled dogs is tethered—three resting peacefully while the fourth, perhaps energized by the nearby game, stands alert.
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Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle.
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