Parr (artist) facts for kids

Parr (born 1893 – died 1969) was a famous Inuit artist. He lived a traditional Inuit way of life, hunting and living off the land. In 1961, he moved to Cape Dorset because he wasn't feeling well and had an accident while hunting.

Parr's Early Life and Family

Parr was born in 1893 on Southern Baffin Island. This area is now part of Nunavut, but back then it was called the Northwest Territories. Parr came from a family of artists. His two sons, Nuna Parr and Peter Parr, also became artists. His wife, Eleeshushe Parr, was also a talented Inuit artist.

Parr's Artistic Creations

After moving to Cape Dorset, Parr started to draw and make art. He created special stonecut prints. These are pictures made by carving a design into a stone, then using it to print on paper. In just eight years, Parr made over 2,000 artworks!

His art mostly shows scenes of hunting. He also drew pictures about Shamanic subjects. These are spiritual themes from the Inuit culture. Parr's work became very well known. In 1977, one of his prints was even featured on a Canadian postage stamp.

Where to See Parr's Art

Parr's amazing artwork is kept in many museums around the world. You can find his pieces in the permanent collections of places like the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History. His art is also displayed at the British Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.