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Artworks
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Bird in Flowers, 10 March 2011coloured pencil, graphite, and ink on heavy wove paper, 19.75 x 25.5 in (50.2 x 64.8 cm)
signed, "ᑭᓄᐊᔪᐊ";
inscribed and by the WBEC on the verso, "CD040-3076-abd-2011-03/11-49.9x65 cm.";
dated in an unknown hand on verso, "March 10/11".LOT 56
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000Kenojuak’s visual language, a combination of careful symmetry, bold colour, and a sense of joyful ornamentation, is abundantly present in this drawing. As this exuberant bird emerges from a lush...Kenojuak’s visual language, a combination of careful symmetry, bold colour, and a sense of joyful ornamentation, is abundantly present in this drawing. As this exuberant bird emerges from a lush arrangement of flowers and leaves, its form is integrated harmoniously with the surrounding foliage. The composition reflects Ashevak’s characteristic balance between structure and decoration: the bird’s shape is clearly defined, while the leaves and blossoms radiate outward, filling the page with rhythmic pattern and movement. Colour plays an important role in the work. Magenta was one of Ashevak’s favourite colours, and here it appears prominently. The artist pairs this vivid hue with complementary tones in the surrounding foliage and flowers, creating a lively visual contrast that animates the entire image.
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Provenance
An American Private Collection.
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