Northern Images

Artist Profile 1

Artist Profile 1

Lukie Airut

Lukie began carving in the early 1960s with his father, George Kappianaq, & learned about stone and whalebone carving from Pacome Kolaut.

LUKIE'S BIO

Artist Profile 2

Artist Profile 2

Lukie Airut

Lukie gains inspiration from his ventures out on the Arctic land, and uses this to patiently create his detailed carvings.

LUKIE'S ART

Artist Profile 3

Artist Profile 3

Bart Hanna

Bart, the youngest brother of artist, Lukie Airut, began carving in the early 1960s, when he was sent to Toronto for medical treatment.

BART'S BIO

Artist Profile 4

Artist Profile 4

Bart Hanna

Bart's style is highly detailed & depicts Inuit life and cultural spirits. He is well-known for his carvings of Sednas, drum dancers & shamanism.

BART'S ART