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The Life and Art of Germaine Arnattaujuq: English Edition
Uncover the incredible life story of Germaine Arnattaujuq, a singularly important Inuit artist, in this high interest/low reading level reference book for struggling readers. Germaine Arnattaujuq is an award-winning Inuit artist. This book tells the story of her life, from growing up at a camp in Nunavut to her education as an artist in Winnipeg and Ottawa and her eventual return to the North. Germaine's incredible drawings, etchings, and illustrations are featured throughout the book, along with archival photographs. Filled with personal anecdotes and fun facts, this book encourages reluctant readers to discover how Germaine started drawing on gum wrappers as a child and went on to become one of the most well-known artists from the North.
60 pages, Paperback
Published August 13, 2024
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March 9, 2024
A very good book for those who need to learn more about the Inuit artist Germaine Arnattaujuq – and by that I certainly don't just mean her fellow Inuit. No, if her communities were a country she would be held up as of international renown, and her work has been shown both sides of the Atlantic, and seen on Canadian coins (at least commemoratives, anyway). This might not be perfectly pitched for the young in talking about every to and fro she faced in her life, but it clearly is important for these peoples whether they are Going South or staying at home. And that's not the main take-away here, as we get to see how she deals with inspiration, what she does as prep, and how she makes her multiple styles of art.
And it's definitely strong art – OK, the faces aren't strictly on a par with the western idea, but the humans are definitely human, and the characters can fit wonderfully into the Inuit myth via her subtle evocation of timelessness through low amounts of colouring (she started by just being monochrome) and her pointillist approach. Her themes seem to be relatable worldwide, even if they do concentrate on the lore and land she knows, the possessions of the females around her, and the maternal spirit. This isn't a flashy hagiography, but just what we do see of her output makes one convinced how great an esteem she is held in. As an advert for this lady, currently in her seventies and still justifying the present tense of all this, it's fine, if we could always demand more examples (but ooh, I mustn't ignore the wonderful period photography too). As a "this is why this lady is so famous" primer for the communities this publisher principally serves, this is a five star achievement.
And it's definitely strong art – OK, the faces aren't strictly on a par with the western idea, but the humans are definitely human, and the characters can fit wonderfully into the Inuit myth via her subtle evocation of timelessness through low amounts of colouring (she started by just being monochrome) and her pointillist approach. Her themes seem to be relatable worldwide, even if they do concentrate on the lore and land she knows, the possessions of the females around her, and the maternal spirit. This isn't a flashy hagiography, but just what we do see of her output makes one convinced how great an esteem she is held in. As an advert for this lady, currently in her seventies and still justifying the present tense of all this, it's fine, if we could always demand more examples (but ooh, I mustn't ignore the wonderful period photography too). As a "this is why this lady is so famous" primer for the communities this publisher principally serves, this is a five star achievement.
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