Eegyvudluk Pootoogook facts for kids
Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (born in 1931, died in 2000) was a talented artist from the Inuit community. He was known for making prints and sculptures. His wife, Napachie Pootoogook, was also an artist.
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Who Was Eegyvudluk Pootoogook?
Eegyvudluk was born in 1931. His parents, Joseph Pootagook and Ningeookaluk, were both artists. Joseph was also a skilled hunter and a leader in their camp. Eegyvudluk had several brothers, including Kananginak. Many of his brothers also became artists.
His Artistic Journey
Eegyvudluk Pootoogook was an important part of the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative. This cooperative is a group that helps Inuit artists share their work. He worked there with other famous artists like Iyola Kingwatsiak.
What Kind of Art Did He Make?
Pootoogook was one of the best printmakers in Kinngait during the 1980s. He also created sculptures. He liked to try many different ways of making prints, such as:
- Linocut (using a carved linoleum block)
- Lithography (printing from a stone or metal plate)
- Etching (using acid to create designs on metal)
- Stonecut (carving designs into stone)
- Sealskin stencil (using cut sealskin to make patterns)
- Silkscreen (pushing ink through a screen)
What Were His Artworks About?
His art often showed animals that live in Nunavut. These included Arctic hares, bears, geese, and muskoxen. He also made pictures of sea spirits, which are important in Inuit stories.
Where Can You See His Art?
Eegyvudluk Pootoogook's artworks are kept in many famous museums around the world. Some of these places include:
- The Tate in London, England
- The Agnes Etherington Art Centre in Canada
- The Museum of Anthropology at UBC in Canada
- The Canadian Museum of History in Canada
- The National Gallery of Canada
His Family Life
In the mid-1950s, Eegyvudluk married Napachie Pootoogook. She was also an artist and the daughter of Pitseolak Ashoona, another well-known artist. Their marriage was arranged, which means their families chose for them to marry.
They got married in a place called Kaiktuuq in Nunavut. Later, they moved to Cape Dorset, where they lived for most of their lives. They had eleven children together, including the artist Annie Pootoogook (1969–2016).
