Annie Niviaxie (1930–1989) was an Inuit artist known for her stone sculptures,[1] but also worked with other materials like grass and animal skins.[2][3][4] She initially learned her skills in sculpture from other artists in her community.[5] Niviaxie was born in the area of Inukjuak, Quebec, and died in Kuujjuaraapik.[1]

Her work is included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada,[1] the Winnipeg Art Gallery,[6] and the National Museum of the American Indian part of the Smithsonian Institution.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Annie Niviaxie". National Gallery of Canada. Archived from the original on 2019-05-12. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
  2. ↑ "Inukjuak Art History - excerpt from "Things Made by Inuit" by Marybelle Myers". Community Stories - Inuit Art Foundation - Ottawa, Ontario. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Family Scene by Annie Niviaxie". KATILVIK. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Untitled (Depictions of Nomadic Life) by Annie Niviaxie". KATILVIK. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "NIVIAXIE, Annie (1930-1989)". Dictionnaire historique de la sculpture québécoise au XXe siècle. Archived from the original on 2019-05-12. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
  6. ↑ "Mother and Two Children". Winnipeg Art Gallery. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Woman". National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 10 May 2022.


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