Description

A lovely carving of an Otter by Simon Makimak from Akulivik.

At a young age, he and his brother would perform tap dancing at home or in festivals with their mom playing the accordion. Unfortunately, she died of illness while he was still a young boy. He retained his good nature despite the remainder of his childhood in Povungnituk proving to be difficult. His cousin is the well-known artist Mattiusi Iyaituk who is named after Simon’s uncle. A talented artist himself, he could push the limits of soapstone with thin forms and delicate shapes. He has a fluid, elegant style and he could carve any subject well.