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ootnooyuk, susan
Born 1918
Died 1977
Susan Ootnooyuk: A Pioneer of Stone Bead Art from Arviat
Born in 1918 in Arviat, Nunavut – a community nestled on the shores of Hudson Bay – Susan Ootnooyuk (also known as Ootnooyuk Ootnooyuk or Paungalik Ootnooyuk) emerged as a pivotal figure in Inuit art during a period of profound transformation. Her life and artistic practice are inextricably linked to the rhythms of her homeland, its harsh beauty, and the enduring traditions of t…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through ootnooyuk, susan's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
