Shuvinai Ashoona
SHUVINAI ASHOONA "HATCHED" LITHOGRAPH, 2007
Shuvinai Ashoona (b. 1961) is a third-generation artist living and working in Kinngait (previously known as Cape Dorset). Ashoona's work interweaves traditional Inuit art with contemporary influences, exploring themes of cultural identity, mythology, and the Arctic environment.
Over the years, Ashoona's distinct visual language has become the cornerstone of her creative output. Depicting a diverse range of subject matter, the artist seamlessly fuses elements of the natural world with fantastical iconography. The result invites viewers to consider the human experience (especially in the North) by juxtaposing themes of Arctic life and interconnectivity to the environment.
"Hatched" is a striking example from the artist's oeuvre that stands out for its pared-back approach in both style and subject matter. The work features a freshly hatched Robin's egg nestled in the center of a dense nest, symbolizing birth, creation, and new beginnings.
While this piece deviates from the artist's more complex and surrealist themes, it presents the same existential and spiritual significance through unadorned simplicity.
In 2022, Ashoona was awarded with a special mention at the Venice Biennale. In addition to exhibiting internationally, her work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, and the National Museum of the American Indian, (Washington), among others.
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"Hatched"
Dorset, 2007
Lithograph
Signed, numbered, dated, and titled by the artist
From an edition of 50
22.5"H 30"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition
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