Ruth Annaqtuusi Tulurialik facts for kids

Ruth Annaqtuusi Tulurialik, born in 1934, is a well-known Inuk artist and musician from Canada. She is especially famous for her graphic art. Ruth was born near the Kazan River in Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada. When she was just a few months old, she moved to Qamani'tuaq, also known as Baker Lake, with her adoptive parents.

Becoming an Artist

Starting to Draw

Ruth Annaqtuusi Tulurialik began her artistic journey in 1970. She started drawing at the Sanavik Cooperative in Qamani'tuaq. This cooperative helps Inuit artists share and sell their work.

Regular Contributions

Just one year later, in 1971, Ruth became a regular artist for the annual Baker Lake print series. This meant her artwork was chosen to be part of special collections of prints created each year in Baker Lake.

Her Work and Recognition

Featured in a Book

Ruth's amazing artwork was featured in a book published in 1986. The book is called Qikaaluktut: Images of Inuit Life. She even helped write this book with an author named David Pelly. It shares pictures and stories about Inuit life.

Where to See Her Art

Ruth Annaqtuusi Tulurialik's art is so important that it is kept in many famous museums and galleries. You can find her work in places like the National Gallery of Canada and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Her art is also part of collections at the Portland Museum of Art, the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, and the National Museum of the American Indian. Other places that proudly display her art include the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.