Floyd Kuptana, Paulatuk,
Muskox Man, Stone, 2011
H 13 1/2" x W 17" x D 8", I-11340c, $6400
This piece can be found on page 69 of The Museum of Inuit Art Gallery Selected Pieces, Volume 1.
Born in 1946 near Paulatuk in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region of the Northwest Territories, Kuptana learned to sculpt as an apprentice to his cousins Francis Ruben, Abraham Anghik Ruben and David Ruben Piqtoukun. Since he began carving for himself in 1992, Kuptana has developed his own unique voice, sculpting abstractly and using mixed media. Like Piqtoukun, Kuptana often explores traditional spiritual imagery. He often exaggerates features and makes particular use of negative space, highlighting the grotesque aspects of his subject matter . This is often counterbalanced by a subtle humour that pervades his work.
View some of the most prestigious and sought after works represented by the Museum of Inuit Art Gallery in The Museum of Inuit Art Gallery Selected Pieces, Volume 1. It showcases top tier art and would make an excellent companion to any gallery purchase.
$6,400.00
