Innukjuakju Pudlat facts for kids
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Innukjuakju Pudlat
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| Born | March 30, 1913 |
| Died | March 30, 1972 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Inuit |
| Known for | Printmaking, drawing |
Innukjuakju Pudlat (1913–1972) was a talented Inuk artist. She was known for her amazing drawings and prints. Innukjuakju worked with the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. This co-operative helped Inuit artists share their work.
Her Artistic Journey
Innukjuakju Pudlat started drawing in the late 1950s. She began alongside her husband, Pudlo Pudlat. He had hurt his arm, making it hard for him to carve. Carving was his main art form at the time.
A famous person in Inuit art, James Archibald Houston, encouraged them. Terry Ryan, who later managed the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative, also helped them.
How She Made Art
Innukjuakju often made her art using a method called stonecut printmaking. This is a way to make prints from a carved stone. Sometimes, she also used seal skin stencils on paper.
Her prints often showed playful animals from the Cape Dorset area. You might see owls, Canada geese, rabbits, and walruses in her art. She also drew pictures of daily life in Cape Dorset. These included scenes of hunting, fishing, and singing.
Her Life Story
Innukjuakju Pudlat was married before. In 1950, she married Pudlo Pudlat. He was also a well-known Inuk artist. They had six children together, and three daughters survived.
In 1957, Innukjuakju and Pudlo moved to Cape Dorset. They moved there so Pudlo could get medical care for his arm. He had been injured in a hunting accident.
Innukjuakju continued to create art until she became sick in 1970. She passed away in Cape Dorset on March 30, 1972.
Where Her Art Is Kept
Many museums and galleries have Innukjuakju Pudlat's artwork. These places collect and show important art.
