Thursday, July 1, 2010

Kenojuak Ashevak

Grand Entrance

Young Owl

Enchanted Owl

Owl’s Bouquet

Owl

Observant Owl

Vigilant Owl

Kenojuak Ashevak's was Canada's one of the most well-known and acclaimed inuit artists. Her work can instantly be recognized by bold shapes, bright colors and brilliant compostion. She did several drawings for Canadian stamps and coins and her "Enchanted Owl" was adorned on a six-cent Canadian postage stamp in 1970. Amongst many other honors she was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. More pieces can be viewed at Burdick Gallery.

2 comments :

bee said...

These are just divine, I love them so much! Thanks for sharing :)

Jessica Szeto said...

gorgeous!!!!!

love your blog. thanks for stopping by :)