Jessie Oonark, Janet Kigusiuq, and Victoria Mamnguqsualuk

Central Gallery
January 20 to April 6, 2024

Curated by Candice Hopkins

Double Vision is centred on the practice of Jessie Oonark (1906–1985) and two of her daughters, Janet Kigusiuq and Victoria Mamnguqsualuk. Although Oonark only began drawing and working with wool at the age of 59 once she moved to Qamani’tuaq (meaning “Where the River Widens,” also known as Baker Lake in Nunavut), she is arguably one the most influential Inuit textile makers. Eight of her children became artists: Victoria Mamnguqsualuk, Josiah Nuilaalik, Nancy Pukingrnak Aupaluktuq, Miriam Qiyuk, Peggy Qablunaaq Aittauq, Mary Yuusipik Singaqti, William Noah, and Janet Kigusiuq. Together they formed the cornerstone of artistic production in the community of Qamani’tuaq.

Davidialuk Alasua Amittu // Kenojuak Ashevak // Pitseolak Ashoona // Elizabeth Nutaraluk Aulatjut // Ada Eyetoaq //Vital Makpaaq // Henry Napartuk // Martha Noah // Pudlo Pudlat // Jamasie Teevee

Central Gallery
January 20 to April 6, 2024

Sleeping in Skins: Life in Inuit Nunangat brings together a selection of prints and one beaded front-piece by Inuit artists, drawn from the Gallery’s collection. These works were gifted to the Gallery by Mary and Glenn Martin 17 years ago. The presentation of ᑕᑯᒃᓴᐅᔪᒻᒪᕆᒃ  Double Vision has offered an opportunity to revisit Arctic Treasures: The Mary and Glenn Martin Collection, an exhibition featuring this collection at the Kamloops Art Gallery in 2007.