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 vendu pour $10,000
Shuvinai Ashoona
Untitled (Aquatic Scene)
33 x 50 1/2 in, 83.8 x 128.3 cm
2019
graphite, crayon de couleur et encre sur papier
Estimation : 6 000 $ - 8 000 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 10 000 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 | Spring Forward, mardi, 15 juin 2021
Clam Digging with Earth Transformation by Shuvinai Ashoona vendu pour $5,625
Shuvinai Ashoona
Clam Digging with Earth Transformation
37 x 50 in, 94 x 127 cm
crayon de couleur et encre sur papier
Estimation : 6 000 $ - 8 000 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 5 625 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection, jeudi, 27 juin 2024
Old-Time Mother with the Earth by Shuvinai Ashoona vendu pour $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
crayon de couleur et encre sur papier
Estimation : 4 000 $ - 6 000 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 4 375 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection, jeudi, 27 juin 2024
Sedna with Crying Earths by Shuvinai Ashoona vendu pour $3,125
Shuvinai Ashoona
Sedna with Crying Earths
25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in, 64.8 x 49.5 cm
crayon de couleur et encre sur papier
Estimation : 4 000 $ - 6 000 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 3 125 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Inuit Modern | A Prominent Private Collection, jeudi, 27 juin 2024
Nascopie by Shuvinai Ashoona vendu pour $1,500
Shuvinai Ashoona
Nascopie
15 x 20 in, 38.1 x 50.8 cm
crayon de couleur sur papier
Estimation : 1 500 $ - 2 000 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 1 500 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Inuit Art, jeudi, 29 février 2024
Heads on the Beach by Shuvinai Ashoona vendu pour $1,000
Shuvinai Ashoona
Heads on the Beach
12 x 9 in, 30.5 x 22.9 cm
encre, graphite et crayon sur papier
Estimation : 1 500 $ - 2 500 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 1 000 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Inuit Art, jeudi, 29 février 2024
Quilt of Dreams by Shuvinai Ashoona vendu pour $563
Shuvinai Ashoona
Quilt of Dreams
18 1/4 x 25 in, 46.4 x 63.5 cm
lithographie sur papier
Estimation : 300 $ - 500 $ CDN
Vendu pour : 563 $ CDN (Prime d’achat incluse)
Inuit Art, jeudi, 29 août 2024