Inukshuk

A single stone carving of stones laid upon one another constructed in a symbolic humanlike form. An inukshuk might act as a message, marking a good resting place or giving bearings to a traveler coming in from the frozen sea to a flat featureless coast.

Stone
Approx. 9.5 x 3 x 14 cm
Registration no. 46420-7585T

Mathewsie Oshutsiaq is an Inuit sculptor from Cape Dorset (Kinngait), Nunavut. He learned to carve by observing artists in his family and community and developed his skills through hands-on experience with stone. Oshutsiaq is best known for his expressive interpretations of Arctic wildlife and human figures, often characterized by strong forms and a sense of movement.

Working primarily in stone, his sculptures reflect both traditional Inuit subject matter and a personal, intuitive carving style. Oshutsiaq’s work has been exhibited in galleries across Canada and is held in private and public collections.

He lives and works in Cape Dorset, Nunavut.