Kaajuk Kabalik

“Faces Everyday”
Kaajuk Kablalik
Brass, Copper, and Steel wire
6” x 4”
2009


This sculpture was inspired by skin frames that are used in my culture to dry seal skins. The faces of the sculpture symbolize the way we feel everyday. The cross cut-out behind the frowning face symbolizes hope and the Inukshuk cut-out behind the smiling face symbolizes contentment.(unseen in photos) The frame was inspired by the gothic era from the darkness and sharp points of the frame to the steel wire that is twisted to look like rope that connects all the pieces in a gothic manner.

Myles Gauthier

The Eagle
Myles Gauthier
Brass and Copper
2009

This piece is called “The Eagle”. It is made up of brass and copper.
I picked this design of an eagle because eagles carry traits that I lack and that I envy, independence and courage.
The wings are spread out on this piece because I wanted it to look big and unafraid.
I really enjoy this piece because it was the biggest piece I’ve ever made and I thought it turned out great.

Jutanie Arnakaq

Man making Igloo, and seal is ready to cut up
Jutanie Arnakaq
Brass & Copper
2009

I made this piece to show my culture, and how our ancestors lived
in Igloo and how they survive. The Igloo in Inuit culture is very
important because that was the only shelter they have in winter time
and that’s how they survive having a shelter. Kamutik is common
for our culture and has been used for long time for transportation.

Silas Qulaut

Drum Dancer
Silas Qulaut

Brass and Copper
4.5”x2.2/3”
2009

It is made of copper and brass flushed together, and there are 12 pieces; drum and drum stick are removable.
Drum dancing is part of inuit culture, and they performs when the sun is reborn in the arctic.
In the past they used to do drum dancing a day before they go hunting for a good luck.

Norman Alikut

Lone Seal
Normam Alikut
Brass
2009

The name of my piece is “Lone Seal” it is made from brass. Seals have lots of meaning in my culture. Seals are use for oil, parkas, kamiks, vest ,meat for dog feed or people.

Henry Mike

Henry Mike, Kablu, Copper/Brass/Silver, 2009.

A lot of things inspired me to make this piece. Life, patience, beauty, and women had inspired me to create this piece. The kudlik means that women are emotionally, mentally, and physically strong. And the flower and the butterfly mean that no matter how long you wait, and if you have enough patience that something beautiful can come from something else. I like the shaping of this piece, the flower and the butterfly. I really enjoyed making the piece.

Our first Silver rings!

While making these rings we learnt how to solder different metals to create one piece.

We also hammered and textured these rings to get the round shape and different designs on them.