NICK SIKKUARK (1943-2013) KUGAARUK (PELLY BAY) / UQSUQTUUQ (GJOA HAVEN)
signed and dated, "ᓂᑯᓚ ᓯᑯᐊ 1996.".
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
PRICE REALIZED: $1,830.00
Further images
Sikkuark’s works, influenced by the surrealist traditions of the Kitikmeot region, where he lived before relocating to Kugaaruk, showcase his ability to blend the grotesque with a touch of whimsy. In Crawling Spirit, as in Lot 49, these traits are on full display. The creature is carved with Sikkuark’s characteristic exactitude, with its face so grotesquely exaggerated that it is cartoonish rather than terrifying. Small ivory bits are embedded within its contorted mouth to create a bizarre grin, while shocks of fur burst from its nose and ears, creating an unsettling yet strangely amusing effect. These humorous touches soften the grotesque creature, creating both a sense of discomfort and delight.
Provenance
Private Collection, Calgary, AB.Join Our Mailing List
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