Françoise Oklaga

Françoise Oklaga (1924 – 1991) was a visual artist from Qamani’tuaq, Nunavut.[1] She was born on Southampton Island and moved to Qamani’tuaq with her husband in 1975.[2][3] Oklaga's work ranged from illustrations to textile, carvings, and printmaking. Oklaga was a member of the indigenous Inuit community,[4] and is the sister of Cape Dorset artists Pudlo Pudlat and Ooshutsiak Pudlat.[5]

Oklaga's work uses bright colors and fluid shapes, and often references important aspects of Inuit culture, including shamanism and unity between humans, animals, and the earth.[6][5]

References
  1. Foundation, Inuit Art. "Francoise Oklaga | IAQ Profiles". Inuit Art Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  2. Duke, David Gordon (2004-07-24). "Northern lights: INUIT ART I A group of artists show a wide range of talent put to paper: [Final Edition]". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, B.C., Canada. pp. –1 Front. ISSN 0832-1299. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  3. "Francoise Oklaga | Expanding Inuit". Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  4. "Françoise Oklaga". Marion Scott Gallery | Inuit Art Vancouver. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  5. "Françoise Oklaga". DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  6. Foundation, Inuit Art. "Francoise Oklaga | IAQ Profiles". Inuit Art Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-03.


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