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Inuit Art - "Cultural Reflections"
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The exhibition reveals the evolution of a dynamic
culture. It is a reflection of life on the land; a record of daily
events, a glimpse into their traditional spiritual beliefs and practices.
It is a visual narrative which serves as a vehicle for keeping alive "the
old ways"; the old life of skin tents and snow houses, the nomadic
life when seasonal hunting dictated life style and, in essence, survival.
What was once known only through oral tradition is brought forth
in their visual imagery with vitality and clarity of purpose. The
exhibition serves as artistic documentation, which preserves the
past and ushers in the present. The artists here represent one of
the last generations of Inuit to reach maturity "on the land," before
stepping into a modern world.
Although similar subject matter and common themes link these communities and artists together, one can readily observe the diverse approaches from region to region and artist to artist which celebrate their individuality.
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