Irene Kataq Angutitok

Irene Kataq Angutitok (1914 – 1971) was an Inuit sculptor. Her name also appears as Katak Angutitaq.[1]

She was born Irene Kataq in Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut. She married Athanasie Angutitaq in 1929; the couple lived in Naujaat.[2] Angutitok used soapstone, ivory and whale bone in her art. Some of her sculptures portray scenes from the Bible; she was encouraged by Father Bernie Franzen. She also created sculptures of female figures.[1]

She died in Naujaat in 1971.[3]

In 2002, Canada Post created a Christmas stamp based on her sculpture Mary and Child.[2]

Her works are included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Angutitok, Irene Kataq". Canadian Women Artists History Initiative.
  2. 1 2 "Aboriginal art Christmas stamps". Canada Post. November 4, 2002.
  3. ↑ "Angutitok, Irene Kataq". McMaster Museum of Art.
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