Sheouak Petaulassie facts for kids
Sheouak Parr Petaulassie (born around 1918 or 1923, died 1961) was an important Inuk artist. She was known for making beautiful prints. People also called her Sheouak, Sheowa Sheouak, Sheowak Sheouak, and Sheoak Sheouak.
Early Life
Sheouak grew up in the area of Kinngait, which is also known as Cape Dorset. This is a community in the Canadian Arctic.
Her Art Career
Sheouak was a talented printmaker. A man named James Archibald Houston helped share her art with the world. He picked ten of her prints to be part of special collections in 1960 and 1961. These collections were put together by the West Baffin Eskimo Co-Operative, an organization she worked with.
Her artwork is now kept in many museums. These include the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and the Art Institute of Chicago. This shows how important her art is.
Family and Legacy
Sheouak had six children with her husband, Agiak Petaulassie. He was an Anglican minister. One of their children, Mayureak Ashoona, also became a famous artist. Sheouak's granddaughter, Siassie Kenneally (1969–2018), also followed in her footsteps as an artist.
Sheouak Parr Petaulassie passed away in 1961. She was either 38 or 43 years old. She died from the flu near a camp called Itilliarjuk in Nunavut. Her art continues to be celebrated today.
