Description
This Dancing Bear by Pits Qimirpik from Kinngait nicely shows Pitseolak’s whimsical nature. This Dancing Bear seems to be quite full of himself.
Pitseolak is establishing quite a name for himself among the new generation of Dorset carvers. Pitseolak learned to carve by observing and assisting his father, renowned carver Kellypalik Qimirpik (1948-2017). Pitseolak Qimirpik quickly established himself as both apprentice and contemporary artist. He began to create his first carvings when he was thirteen years old, and is known for depicting contemporary life and popular culture. His artwork has been exhibited widely in Canada, the United States and Switzerland.
This Dancing Bear by Pits Qimirpik has character and is a little gem that will be a nice addition to any collection.
Pitseolak Qimirpik
Check the Biography for a longer biography about Pits’ works and exhibitions.
Biography Pitseolak Qimirpik
PITSEOLAK QIMIRPIK
Date of Birth: July 27, 1986 Male/Female: Male
Place of Birth: Cape Dorset, NU
Mother: Ningeogapik Qimirpik
Father: Kellipalik Qimirpik
EXHIBITIONS:
2006 Rhythms in Motion
Galerie d’art Vincent
Ottawa, Ontario
(illustrated catalogue)
July – September 2006
Out of the Ordinary – Cape Dorset Sculpture
Gallery Indigena
Stratford, Ontario
November – December 2006
Arctic Miniatures
The Albers Gallery of Inuit Art
San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
February – March 2007
The Arctic Hare
The Albers Gallery of Inuit Art
San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
January – February, 2009
Small Treasures
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
December, 2009
Small Sculptures by Great Artists
Feheley Fine Arts
Toronto, Ontario
(illustrated brochure)
October, 2010
Arctic Wind III: An Expression of Survival
Coastal Peoples Gallery
Vancouver, British Columbia
(illustrated brochure)
December, 2010
Small Sculptures by Great Artists
Feheley Fine Arts
Toronto, Ontario
(illustrated catalogue)
March – April, 2011
Small Treasures
Canadian Arctic Gallery
Basel, Switzerland
January, 2012
Small Treasures
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
May – June, 2012
The Unexpected
Feheley Fine Arts
Toronto, Ontario
December, 2012 – March, 2013
Telling Stories:
Inuit Art from Cape Dorset
Toronto Pearson Airport: Terminal 1
Toronto, Ontario
November 2014 – January 2015
Small Sculptures by Great Artists
Feheley Fine Arts
Toronto Ontario
January – February, 2017
Small treasures
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
February, 2018
Small Treasures
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
February, 2019
Life in Stone VI
Steinbrueck Native Gallery
Seattle, Washington
February, 2020
Life in Stone VII
Steinbrueck Native Gallery
Seattle, Washington
January – February, 2020
Small Treasures 2020
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
October – November, 2020
Kinngait Calling
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
October – December, 2014 Pitseolak Qimirpik
The Eskimo Gallery
Toronto, Ontario
April, 2020 Pitseolak Qimirpik
Phantasmagoria
Feheley Fine Arts
Toronto, Ontario
COLLECTIONS:
TD Gallery of Inuit Art
