19 x 22 in (48.3 x 55.9 cm) including frame
Provenance:
Private Collection, Winnipeg
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Nuna Parr
Nuna Parr is a sculptor from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut. Born in 1949 near Cape Dorset, he was raised by his adoptive parents, the graphic artists Parr and Eleeshushe. His brother Epirvik is also an artist. The family moved from a traditional life on the land to Cape Dorset in 1960 after Parr was injured in an accident. Nuna began carving while still in school, initially working on a smaller scale during recess, and is self-taught.
Parr is a skilled hunter, and his careful observation of Arctic wildlife informs his sculpture. He works primarily in local soapstone and is known for depicting animals—particularly bears—in fanciful, human-like poses with a sense of movement. His rounded forms follow the natural grain of the stone. He has said he keeps his audience in mind and selects rough stone suited to each particular carving. While best known for his dancing and walking bears, Parr has also carved other Arctic animals such as walruses, often incorporating the natural colour and striations of the stone into his compositions.
In 1980, Parr was invited by Public Works Canada to submit sketches for low-relief carvings to decorate the exterior of parliament buildings. He has been carving for over fifty years, and his work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. His sculptures are held in public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada.
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