Ancient Vision by Mialia Jaw Matted

Cultural Background: Inuit, Nunavut

Total Dimensions : 14" x 11”

Mialia Jaw is celebrated for her work in carving and graphic art. As a carver, she worked in stone to depict animal and human figures. Focusing her artistic energy on printmaking in later life, Jaw created colourful works depicting her personal experiences, and Inuit folklore. Born in 1934 at Qimmirtuq camp near Kimmirut, Nunavut, Jaw spent her childhood on the land. Mialia was married to Joe Jaw, a respected Inuit carver; three of their five children are also artists. Jaw remained active throughout her life, maintaining a strong connection to the land and camping in the traditional manner down the coast, near Kinngait.