Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019)

Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art. Lyne Bastien and Maggie Napartuk have made this possible through traveling workshops offered in communities across Nunavik since 2014. Puvirnituq prints were simple, unadorned depictions of animals and scenes belonging to traditional Inuit imagery. Now, sixty years later, Inuit artists continue to demonstrate a profound desire to keep their culture alive through this art form. Revival gives us a glimpse into the many wonders and challenges of their world. This touring exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Avataq Cultural Institute, supported by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec as well as the Makivik Corporation.