About Nick Sikkuark
Lived 1943 – 2013 (aged 70). Nick Sikkuark was a Canadian sculptor, draftsperson and artist.
Nick Sikkuark (21 May 1943 – 19 December 2013) was an Inuk artist from Kugaaruk, Nunavut. The broad range of his work, its technical ability and imagination makes it almost unique in terms of its culture.
Work His works are mainly in whale bone, caribou antler, and walrus ivory, and are characterized by "droll, macabre wit." They are imaginative and risk-taking, and pervaded with his love for the place where he lived.
His work is in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
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Who was Nick Sikkuark?
Canadian artist (1943-2013)
When was Nick Sikkuark born?
Nick Sikkuark was born on 21 May 1943 in Garry Lake.
When did Nick Sikkuark die?
Nick Sikkuark died on 19 December 2013 in Kugaaruk.
What was Nick Sikkuark's occupation?
Nick Sikkuark was a sculptor, draftsperson and artist.
What nationality was Nick Sikkuark?
Nick Sikkuark was Canadian.
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