PRESS RELEASE
Views from the North: Original Drawings from Cape Dorset
Jan 9 – Mar 30, 2014
For the first time, Alaska on Madison will present an exhibition of original one-of-a-kind drawings from Cape Dorset, Views from the North. Cape Dorset drawings have evolved from being merely the starting point for prints to being fully realized works. Through their drawings, the younger generation of artists is grappling with current issues, like global warming and the relationship between traditional ways and 21st century reality.
The seasonal variations in the landscape are a dominant theme, with ice coming (Nicotye Samayualie's The beauty of the fall weather) and going (Itee Pootoogook's Ice in Spring and Tim Pitseolak's Ice Breakup) and staying (Tim Pitsiulak's majestic "Ukiatsaami Malijua" (Mallik Mountain)). Qavavau Manumie and Nujalia Quvianaqtuliaq offer views of the land at varied times and seasons. Shuvinai Ashoona contributes two fantasy globe-scapes featuring multiple worlds, some familiar and some unfamiliar. Papiara Tukiki presents a herd of caribou in the landscape. Ningeokuluk Teevee is represented by real and spirit birds. And Jutai Toonoo covers all bases, with a portrait, a landscape and a haunting Raven over mountains in shades of blue.