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Learn about Jessie Oonark’s life, how the tapestry made its way into the NAC, and the history of Inuit art.<\/p>\n

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Jessie Oonark was born in 1906, in the Chantrey Inlet. At fourteen she married and went on to have eight children. At 47, her husband died, leaving her with two children still at home to care for. She struggled without an income, before discovering her passion for art.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Click image for full size. Photo by Joe Creech and Eddie Benhin<\/p>\n

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Oonark was inspired by students in her hometown to take up art. Her work quickly came to the attention of James Houston, who helped her sell prints through an artist co-operative. By 1973, she had gained international recognition for her work, and was commissioned by Bill Teron to create the tapestry that now hangs in the NAC foyer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Inuit Art<\/h1>\n

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Inuit art dates back thousands of years to the beginning of human history in North America. Knowledge of ancient Inuit art comes from found artifacts, and stories and traditions passed down to generations of Inuit peoples. Inuit art ranges from 3D sculptures to 2D drawings, prints, and tapestries. A surge in the popularity of Inuit art happened in the 1960s when Inuit art co-operatives helped artists produce prints and other profitable art.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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