Samisa Passauralu Ivilla facts for kids

Samisa Passauralu Ivilla (1924–1995) was a talented Inuit sculptor. He created amazing artworks that are now kept in important art galleries across Canada. His sculptures help us understand Inuit culture and art.

Who Was Samisa Ivilla?

Samisa Passauralu Ivilla was born in 1924 and lived until 1995. He was an Inuit artist from Canada. The Inuit people are Indigenous people who mostly live in the Arctic regions of Canada. Samisa Ivilla became well-known for his beautiful sculptures.

What Kind of Art Did He Make?

Samisa Ivilla was a sculptor. This means he made art by shaping materials like stone, wood, or bone. Inuit sculptors often use soapstone, which is a soft stone that is easy to carve. They create figures of animals, people, and spirits from their culture and daily life. Samisa Ivilla's work showed his unique artistic style.

Where Can You See His Art?

Many of Samisa Ivilla's sculptures are part of major art collections. You can find his work in places like:

• The National Gallery of Canada
• The Winnipeg Art Gallery
• The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
• The Schumiatcher Collection at the University of Regina

These galleries help to preserve and share his important contributions to Canadian art.