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The Baffin Island Inuit community of Pangnirtung sits in one of the most beautiful settings the world has to offer - a narrow plain on the shore of a two mile wide fjord which links Cumberland Sound with Aksayuk Pass in the spectacular mountains of Auyuittuq National Park.  Given this dramatic setting it is no wonder that the talented artists of that community have long produced some of the most striking creations coming out of the north.  Since 1970 that body of work has included tapestries woven in a wide range of sizes and subject matter.  The Inuit Gallery of Vancouver is pleased to present this sampling of some of the creations available.

These weavings are done in small editions, each one hand woven, resulting in subtle differences in tone and size making them unique works of art.  Subject matter can be the landscape of the north, the animals which sustain life there, as well as the daily tasks for survival.  In addition to these limited edition tapestries, the weavers are known for their one of a kind works, usually done on a commission basis.  These include the monumental 10’ by 20’ BACK THEN that graces the Legislative Assembly lobby in Iqaluit and most recently a stunning interpretation of a drawing by Germaine Arnaktauyok illustrating ivory combs.

The Inuit Gallery invites you to consider these examples from the annual editions or to discuss with us the possibility of a unique work of art for that special place in your home or office.