- From The Collection Of
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
- Accession Number
- 4/2013/2
- Discipline
- Humanities
- Culture
- Inuit
- Place
- Canada (creation)
- North America (creation)
- Northwest Territories (creation)
- Ulukhaktok (Holman) (creation)
- Description
- In 1962 Klengenberg and her family relocated to Ulukhaktok, Canada. In 1961 her father played a pivotal role in establishing print facilities and an artist cooperative. It is the only Western Arctic community boasting a thriving printmaking program - a response to the pressing economic development needs of Inuit communities across the Canadian Arctic. The Ulukhaktok Arts Centre provides an outlet for artistic expression, revenue, and acts as an adaptive mechanism in a changing society. The ability of Ulukhaktok artists to change, develop, and adapt has allowed their production to continue and remain vibrant for over 40 years.
Klengenberg’s works capture the essence of life in the North, reflecting the region’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Together with Mary Okheena and Mabel Nigiyok, Klengenberg devised an innovative stencilling technique. It uses mylar (a thin polyester film) and overlays to create prints featuring diverse tones and intricate colour layering.
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- Record Rights
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
- CC 0
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