Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-2004) was a sculptor and printmaker from Kinngait (Cape Dorset). His father was Kiakshuk, one of the forefathers of Inuit prints. Just like his father, Lukta worked alongside James Houston and experimented greatly with different mediums and techniques. He was also a central figure in the West Baffin Eskimo Co-op, and created many works for their print collections between 1959 and 1980.
Lukta is best known for this depictions of people and animals. He often portrayed birds and had a notable affinity towards the owl
Having received a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, he traveled to Basel, Swtizerland the summer of 2003. There, he attended an exhibition dedicated to his family’s incredible art. He took used this opportunity to express his desire for a larger market for Inuit art, so that his sons may be able to benefit from it in the future.
His work is currently featured in the permanent collections of over 24 museums worldwide, including the National Gallery of Canada.