Morning Fog
Morning Fog
Artist: Nicotye Samayualie
Community: Cape Dorset
Medium: Etching & Aquatint
Dimensions (in): W37.0 x H 19.0 x D
Reference: 108345, #10
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Nicotye Samayualie
Nicotye Samayualie is an acclaimed Inuit artist from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), a community renowned for its vibrant printmaking and carving traditions. Born in 1964, Samayualie has developed a distinctive style that combines traditional Inuit themes with a modern sensibility. Her artwork often features elements of Inuit folklore, wildlife, and the natural landscape, rendered in a range of mediums including printmaking, drawing, and sculpture.
Samayualie’s work is characterized by its dynamic compositions and bold use of color, reflecting her deep connection to her cultural heritage and the Arctic environment. Her prints and carvings frequently explore themes of identity, spirituality, and the relationship between humans and nature.
She is part of a long lineage of artists from the Kinngait Studios, which has been pivotal in shaping the global appreciation for Inuit art. Her contributions have been showcased in various exhibitions and are part of prestigious collections in Canada and internationally.