Aoudla Pudlat (1951–2006) was a versatile artist from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, known for his work as a lithographer, illustrator, and sculptor. He began his artistic career in the mid-1960s as a carver, focusing on themes like family, wildlife, and Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea. In the early 1970s, Pudlat expanded into drawing, concentrating on highly stylized bird images—a subject that defined much of his later work. During this time, he apprenticed at the Kinngait Studios, mastering lithography and eventually proofing and editioning many of his own works.

Pudlat’s style ranged from photorealistic to fantastical. His lithograph Woman at Inukshuk Point (c. 1983–1986) showcases his attention to detail, while works like Shamminizing (2000) highlight his experimental use of space and abstract forms. His bird illustrations, such as Bird of Baffin (1981), are celebrated for their dynamic compositions and vibrant colors.

His work appeared in the Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection from 1980 and was exhibited across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. In 1996, Pudlat moved to Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) to study printmaking at Nunavut Arctic College, where he continued to innovate until his death in 2006. His legacy lives on in major collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Canadian Museum of History.