Landscape of Inoucdjouac 17/40
24.5 x 28 in (62.2 x 71.1 cm) including frame
Daniel Inukpuk
Daniel Inukpuk, born in 1942 in Sarollie Weetaluktuk's camp near Inukjuak, Nunavik, Quebec, is a prominent Inuit sculptor, printmaker, and draftsman. As the son of carver Johnny Inukpuk, he comes from a family of artists that includes his brothers Charlie and Johnny Jr. Daniel began his artistic career around 1960 after his family settled in Inukjuak in the 1950s. He later expanded his practice to include printmaking, learning techniques from Thomassie and Lucassie Echalook, and divided his time between both mediums until the Inukjuak print shop closed in 1976.
Inukpuk's artwork is characterized by its dynamic energy and sense of movement. His prints, in particular, showcase figures in motion – running, fighting, flying, playing, swimming, and hunting. In the early 1970s, he contributed to several Nunavik print collections, establishing himself as a multi-talented artist. His sculptures and prints have gained international recognition, with his work held in prestigious permanent collections including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of History, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
Beyond his artistic practice, Inukpuk is deeply committed to cultural preservation and community engagement. As a board member of the Unaaq's Men's Association, founded in Inukjuak in 2001, he organizes workshops to teach younger generations traditional skills such as making fish-nets, igloos, kayaks, and traditional tools. He is also involved with the Inukjuak co-operative, which he views as a social entity where carvers can gather, collaborate, and support each other. In 2021, his cultural standing was further recognized when he designed the medal for Quebec's first 'Inuit First Peoples Medal' awarded by the lieutenant-governor of Quebec.
Despite his continued artistic output, Inukpuk has spoken candidly about the challenges facing contemporary Inuit carvers, particularly the increasing difficulty in accessing quality stone and the shifting interests of younger generations away from traditional carving. His concern for cultural preservation is evident in his statement: "I think carving is an important part of our culture, but the generation today have more interests other than carving, so it seems inevitable that we will start to lose that part of our culture." Nonetheless, Inukpuk remains an active carver, often working alongside his longtime friend Lucassie Echalook, and continues to create artwork that documents and celebrates Inuit traditions and experiences.
Prints & Multiples Auction
April 10 - April 24, 2025
212 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg MB
(204) 255-5690
mayberryfineart.com
[email protected]
Contact us to make an appointment to preview this item or to sell similar works.
|
Bidding Range
|
Increment
|
|---|---|
| $0.00 - $500.00 | $10.00 |
| $500.00 - $1,000.00 | $25.00 |
| $1,000.00 - $5,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $5,000.00 - $10,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 | $200.00 |
| $20,000.00 - $50,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $100,000.00+ | $5,000.00 |
Login or register a BidLots.com account to participate in any auction. Track specific lots and artists with real-time notifications on all bidding activity.
Bidding approval generally requires three simple steps.
1. Create a Bid Lots account
2. Confirm your email address
3. Create a valid billing profile
Bid Lots and/or the auctioneer may choose to revoke your bidding privledges if your account is not in good standing or your activity is in conflict with our standard terms and conditions of sale.
The buyer’s premium is an additional percentage charged to the winning bidder. The buyer’s premiums may vary from auction to auction, typically ranging from 10% to 20%. Buyer’s premiums will be displayed on detailed lot listings and paddle registration forms.
Bidding begins at the reserve price and advances at set increments based on the bidding range. The specific bidding increaments may vary from auction to auction, however the next bid and subsequent increaments will always be clearly defined on detailed lot listings. Maximum Bids and Single Bids can only be placed within the pre-defined bidding increaments ensuring that no two bidders can place identical bids on an item. View individual lot detail pages to see a complete range of bidding increaments for that item.
Requests to cancel a single bid are at the sole descretion of the auctioneer. Maximum bids can be increased but cannot be decreased unless premitted by the auctioneer. Requests to cancel a bid or to alter a maximum bid will be denied if the specific lot is scheduled to close in less than 24 hours or if the lot has significant interest or activity.
To request that a bid be cancelled or to change a maximum bid use the "Ask a question" button on the detailed lot listing.
You will receive an email notification when you have successfully won an auction. You will also see the item listed on your "Bidding Results" page and if you are logged into the site you will see a highlighted message on the auction catalogue pages and auction listings.
Shipping requirements may vary on different items depending on location and size or weight of an item. When registering for a specific auction you will be provided options to clarify your preferred shipping instructions. The auctioneer will also review and provide specific shipping quotes or options following the close of an auction. If you have specific shipping requirements or are unsure of the shipping constraints on a specific item please contact the auctioneer prior to bidding.
Following the close of an auction the auctioneer will provide a detailed invoice for all items you have won. They may contact you before a final invoice is prepared to confirm or review specific shipping instructions. Payment is due once a final invoice is provided and can be submitted online by credit card, or made by EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer), bank draft or international wire transfer. Any outstanding balance will be automatically charged to your registered credit card 5 days following the close of an auction.