Jamasie Teevee facts for kids
Jamasie Teevee (born July 2, 1910 – died October 31, 1985) was a talented Inuit artist. He created beautiful artworks, especially prints, that are now shown in museums around the world.
His Early Life
Jamasie Teevee was born in the area of Kimmirut (which used to be called Lake Harbour). This place is located in Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada.
His Artistic Journey
Jamasie Teevee started making art in the early 1960s. At first, he tried engraving designs onto copper plates. This is a way of carving a picture into metal.
However, he spent most of his time making prints. Printmaking is a process where an artist creates an image on one surface, like a stone or a block of wood, and then transfers it onto paper.
Art was a big part of his family! Jamasie Teevee was the father of several other artists: Anirnik Ragee, Parnee Peter, Nicotai Simigak, and Simeonie Teevee. He was also married to an artist named Angotigolu Teevee, who passed away in 1967.
Where to See His Art
Jamasie Teevee's amazing artworks are kept in many important museums. This shows how much his art is valued! You can find his pieces in places like:
- The National Gallery of Canada
- The University of Michigan Museum of Art
- The Gilcrease Museum
- The Canadian Museum of History
- The National Museum of the American Indian
- The McMaster Museum of Art
- The Ackland Art Museum
- The Agnes Etherington Art Centre
- The Scott Polar Research Institute
- The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
- The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia
