1962 – Present
Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, Canada

Quvianaqtuk Pudlat, affectionately known as “Quvi” among friends, is a versatile and talented artist from the renowned community of Kinngait (Cape Dorset), NU. Born in 1962, he grew up surrounded by a family deeply involved in the arts—his parents were both printmakers, and his grandfather, Simeonie Quppapik, was a well-known artist, printmaker, and typographer. This artistic legacy inspired Quvianaqtuk to forge his own path in the world of sculpture and printmaking.

For years, Pudlat’s intricately detailed sculptures of animals and birds have earned him a respected reputation. His work is present in several prestigious collections, capturing the beauty and movement of Arctic wildlife. Recently, Quvianaqtuk expanded his artistic repertoire to include drawing, and his prints have been featured in the Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection since 2017.

As a self-taught artist with a deep connection to the land, Pudlat’s naturalistic approach draws from his keen observations as a hunter and his love for nature. His understanding of animal anatomy and behavior is reflected in the fluidity and energy of his sculptures and prints. His work often explores the dynamic movement of creatures such as owls, foxes, and polar bears. One notable piece, *Sparring Owls* (2017), showcases two snowy owls locked in mid-combat, capturing the intensity and grace of the moment in a stonecut print that echoes the meticulous precision of pointillism. The piece was celebrated in the 2017 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection and toured prominent institutions, including the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

In the spring of 2020, Quvianaqtuk was honored as the Inuit artist-in-residence at Open Studio in Toronto, where he created two serigraph editions, *Playful Foxes I* and *II*. These works further highlight his growing mastery of printmaking, combining his naturalist sensibility with a bold graphic style.

Inspired by nature films, documentaries, and his time spent in the remote wilderness near his cabin, Pudlat continues to draw inspiration from the Arctic landscape, capturing its wildlife with extraordinary attention to detail and anatomical accuracy. His artistry reflects the timeless connection between the people of the North and the land they inhabit, following in the footsteps of such artists as Kananginak Pootoogook and Tim Pitsiulak.

With his unique combination of sculpture, drawing, and printmaking, Quvianaqtuk Pudlat’s work stands as a testament to his dedication to his craft and his deep understanding of the natural world.