Seal by Bart Hanna Kappianaq
$600.00
Artist: Bart Hanna Kappianaq
Community: Igloolik – Iglulik
Year: 2007
Media: Arctic Marble
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Description
This gorgeous Seal by Bart Hanna Kappianaq from Iglulik is a small treasure from a master carver. To get a good sense of the amazing talent of Bart Hanna I strongly recommend further readings. A quick glance at the depth of his work may be gleaned from, for instance, his biography in Inuit Art Quarterly.
Bart Hanna was born in 1948 in Alanarjuk Lake, and now lives in Igloolik, Nunavut. He is the youngest brother of Lukie Airut, another well-known and respected carver. Bart Hanna started carving when he was 13 years old
Bart began carving in the early 1960s, when he was sent to Toronto, Ontario for treatment for tuberculosis by emulating the many other Inuit carvers that were also receiving care. He has received formal art training in both Canada and the U.S.A.
He took several art courses in Canada and the United States. He travelled to France and Italy because he wanted to see for himself and learn from observing real works of art. “I went over there to observe and learn so I could strive for more improvement in my carvings.”
“I have been to Ottawa for school… And I went to Montreal to do actual carving work. In addition, I’ve been to Italy and France to do carving demonstrations. I went to Paris on my own to see a carving that was displayed there: I wanted to see their prices and see how good it actually was. I went to Italy to see Michelangelo’s marble sculptures. I had heard they were very beautiful. Because I consider carving and sculpture seriously, I wanted to see for myself and learn from observing real works of art… And now, more than anything else, [carving] is the most important thing I do… Most important, I like art. That is why I do it.”
“The Art of Bart Hanna”, interview by Simeonie Kunnuk, Inuit Art Quarterly, Vol. 9, No. 4, Winter 1994.
“Through his art, Mr. Hanna often addresses social issues and the negative effects of colonialism on Inuit communities. By including characters that are pulled from shamanism or from his dreams, his work promotes healing, addresses his own experiences and inspires others to share and understand these issues as well,” said Speaker Geoff Regan during the unveiling of Bart Hanna’s Sedna on Parliament Hill in 2019
This Seal by Bart Hanna Kappianaq is a real treat from a great and accomplished carver. A treasure to treasure.
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