Titled New Summer Tent, this original etching and aquatint print was created by Inuit graphic artist Nujalia Quvianaqtuliaq in 2002.
 
Quvianaqtuliaq is best known for his large scale, arctic landscape drawings which are composed of dense colour forms and blocks created through minute strokes of coloured pencil and graphite.
 
His landscapes, often border on abstraction with both muted and vibrant colours being used to depict sparse land and sea vistas often interspersed with the minimalist geometries of neatly erected hunting camps and ᑐᐱᖅ/tupiq such as the one depicted in this print. 
 
Tupiq are a type of temporary structure, in the form of a tent, that is traditionally made from ᐅᒡᔪᒃ/ugjuk [bearded seal] or ᑐᒃᑐ/tuktu [caribou] skin. Tupiq have been used through the generations by Inuit during warmer seasons of the year to provide shelter while traveling across the Land for hunting and harvesting activities. The modern equivalent of the tupiq is called a ᑐᐱᒃᕼᐊᖅ/tupikhaq and is usually made from canvas.
 
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We are delighted to be the first gallery in Scotland to represent works for sale from Kinngait's flourishing artistic community. As well as the artwork featured in our Tales from the Arctic Exhibition we also have access to an extensive archive of historic and contemporary original prints, drawings, sculptures and reproduction prints which we can ship direct to your door.
 
If you are interested in seeing a wider selection of artworks please do get in touch to personalize your shopping experience.