Aisa Amittu (born September 6, 1951) is an Inuk sculptor and printmaker.[1][2] He was born in Puvirnituq, Nunavik[1][3] to sculptor Davidialuk Alasua Amittu.[2]
Aisa Amittu | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1951 |
| Known for | Sculpture, printmaking |
He learned carving from his father during his teenage years.[2] With his works first exhibited publicly in 1989 at the Inuit Galerie in Mannheim, Germany.[1] His work is included in the collections of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec[1] and the National Gallery of Canada.[4]
His works are often narrative, based on Inuit mythology and hunting practices.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Collections: Amittu, Aisa". Musée National des Beaux-Arts dy Québec. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 "Aisa Amitu". Inuit Art Quarterly - Inuit Art Foundation. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ↑ "Aisa Amittu". Núna - Iceland Canada Art Convergence. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ↑ "Aisa Amittu". National Gallery of Canada. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
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