Shuvinai Ashoona
Shuvinai Ashoona
1961 -
Settlement: Kinngait (Cape Dorset);

Shuvinai Ashoona, born in 1961 in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, is a renowned Canadian Inuit artist celebrated for her distinctive, vibrant and imaginative drawings. Coming from a family of artists, including her grandmother Pitseolak Ashoona and her cousin Annie Pootoogook, Shuvinai's work is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Inuit art while also pushing its boundaries with her unique vision.

Ashoona's artwork often features a blend of fantastical and surreal elements with scenes from everyday life in the Arctic, capturing both the traditional and contemporary facets of Inuit culture. Her drawings are characterized by their intricate detail and the use of vivid colors, portraying a world where the natural and supernatural coexist harmoniously. She frequently explores themes of community, mythology and the earth.

Shuvinai's contributions to art have been widely recognized, with her work exhibited in prominent galleries and museums across Canada and internationally. Her works are housed in a number of important collections, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Through her innovative and evocative drawings, Shuvinai Ashoona continues to inspire and captivate audiences, establishing herself as a pivotal figure in contemporary Inuit art.
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Untitled (Aquatic Scene) by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $10,000
Shuvinai Ashoona
Untitled (Aquatic Scene)
33 x 50 1/2 in, 83.8 x 128.3 cm
2019
graphite, coloured pencil and ink on paper
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 CDN
Sold for: $10,000 CDN (premium included)
Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 | Spring Forward on Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Clam Digging with Earth Transformation by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $5,625
Shuvinai Ashoona
Clam Digging with Earth Transformation
37 x 50 in, 94 x 127 cm
coloured pencil and ink on paper
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 CDN
Sold for: $5,625 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Old-Time Mother with the Earth by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $4,375
Shuvinai Ashoona
Old-Time Mother with the Earth
19 1/2 x 25 1/2 in, 49.5 x 64.8 cm
2012
coloured pencil and ink on paper
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 CDN
Sold for: $4,375 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Sedna with Crying Earths by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $3,125
Shuvinai Ashoona
Sedna with Crying Earths
25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in, 64.8 x 49.5 cm
coloured pencil and ink on paper
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 CDN
Sold for: $3,125 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Nascopie by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $1,500
Shuvinai Ashoona
Nascopie
15 x 20 in, 38.1 x 50.8 cm
coloured pencil on paper
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 CDN
Sold for: $1,500 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Art on Thursday, February 29, 2024
New Reality by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $1,250
Shuvinai Ashoona
New Reality
26 x 20 in, 66 x 50.8 cm
coloured pencil and ink on paper
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 CDN
Sold for: $1,250 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Art | Graphic Works on Thursday, February 27, 2025
Heads on the Beach by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $1,000
Shuvinai Ashoona
Heads on the Beach
12 x 9 in, 30.5 x 22.9 cm
ink, graphite and pencil crayon on paper
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 CDN
Sold for: $1,000 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Art on Thursday, February 29, 2024
Quilt of Dreams by Shuvinai Ashoona sold for $563
Shuvinai Ashoona
Quilt of Dreams
18 1/4 x 25 in, 46.4 x 63.5 cm
lithograph on paper
Estimate: $300 - $500 CDN
Sold for: $563 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Art on Thursday, August 29, 2024