Description

This carving of a Seal by Johnny Amittu from Akulivik is a nice example of Johnny’s rugged, yet complex style: a great carving.

As a schoolboy in Puvirnituq, he worked in the print shop during summer holidays, starting as a stone polisher, then printer and finally cutting a few blocks himself. He started carving sculptures regularly after the closing of the print shop in 1990.
He was influenced by his father and brother’s raw styles. Both would fit in as many elements they considered essential to a legend in their sculpture. Johnny will carve out his subjects just to highlight their beauty.
Some surfaces are left rugged, whereas others are given a lot of attention. His carvings seem to be sculpted of clay. The complexity of his compositions is getting more ambitious. Mythology, northern animals, hunting and domestic scenes are his favorite themes.

Additional information

Weight	1.42 kg
Dimensions	4.25 × 2.75 × 10.5 in

Biography Johnny Amittu

JOHNNY AMITTU
Date of Birth: 1957
Male
E9-2433
Date of Death:
Community: Akulivik, QC (also lived in Puvirnituq)
Art Medium: Sculpture
Prints

Johnny is the eighth child and youngest son of Davidealuk Alashua Amittu. One of Johnny’s brothers is the well-known artist Aisa Amittu. Johnny was married to Mary Qitusuk of Sanikiluaq and they have two sons.

HONOURS, ACHIEVEMENTS and EVENTS:
2010 – Honorable mention, Nunavik – in the 10th International Miniature Art Biennial, 2010.