Tim Pitsiulak
Tim Pitsiulak
1967 - 2016
Settlement: Kinngait (Cape Dorset);

"I am a hunter and I know the land and animals of the north. I am particularly inspired by the bowhead whale, because nobody really knows much about them. My inspiration to be an artist comes from my aunt, Kenojuak Ashevak, because she is the oldest and the best."

- Tim Pitsiulak

Tim Pitsiulak, born in 1967 in Kimmirut, Nunavut, was an esteemed Inuit artist known for his detailed depictions of Arctic life. As a nephew of the celebrated artist Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitsiulak carried forward a rich family tradition of artistic excellence.

While still living in Kimmirut, Pitsiulak developed an interest in combining local gemstones with gold and silver to create jewellery. After moving to Cape Dorset in 2004, he pursued this passion further, earning a diploma in jewellery and metalwork from Nunavut Arctic College in 2007. In addition to his work as a jeweller, Pitsiulak was also a talented carver and an active participant in the Cape Dorset lithography studio, with his first prints released in 2009.

Pitsiulak's became well-known for his contemporary drawings, capturing the essence of Inuit culture and the natural environment. He skillfully used coloured pencils to create vivid images of Arctic wildlife, like whales, polar bears, and narwhals, as well as landscapes, and traditional Inuit practices. His imagery initially focused on wildlife, especially caribou, but later expanded to include depictions of Cape Dorset life, including boats, airplanes and machinery.

Throughout his career, Pitsiulak contributed significantly to the modern Inuit art movement. His artwork has been frequently selected for exhibitions and permanent collections, gaining wide recognition. His works are included in several prestigious collections, such as the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, and the TD Bank Financial Group. Additionally, his work has been exhibited at major institutions, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, and the Legislative Assembly building in Iqaluit, as well as locally in Cape Dorset and Kimmirut
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Whale Tail by Tim Pitsiulak sold for $8,750
Tim Pitsiulak
Whale Tail
30 x 44 in, 76.2 x 111.8 cm
2010
graphite and coloured pencil on paper
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 CDN
Sold for: $8,750 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Edna's Giants by Tim Pitsiulak sold for $7,500
Tim Pitsiulak
Edna's Giants
16 3/4 x 48 in, 42.5 x 121.9 cm
graphite and coloured pencil on paper diptych
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CDN
Sold for: $7,500 CDN (premium included)
First Nations & Inuit Art on Thursday, August 29, 2019
Tiguak Innugaguulliganut (Adopted by Little People) by Tim Pitsiulak sold for $4,375
Tim Pitsiulak
Tiguak Innugaguulliganut (Adopted by Little People)
27 1/4 x 41 1/4 in, 69.2 x 104.8 cm
coloured pencil on paper
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 CDN
Sold for: $4,375 CDN (premium included)
First Nations & Inuit Art on Thursday, August 29, 2019
Calling for Assistance by Tim Pitsiulak sold for $4,063
Tim Pitsiulak
Calling for Assistance
24 x 18 1/2 in, 61 x 47 cm
2012
coloured pencil on paper
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 CDN
Sold for: $4,063 CDN (premium included)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Sikulik by Tim Pitsiulak sold for $1,625
Tim Pitsiulak
Sikulik
16 3/4 x 17 1/4 in, 42.5 x 43.8 cm
coloured pencil on paper
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 CDN
Sold for: $1,625 CDN (premium included)
First Nations & Inuit Art on Thursday, February 25, 2021