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Françoise Oklaga (1924 – 1991) was a visual artist from Qamani’tuaq, Nunavut. She was born on Southampton Island and moved to Qamani’tuaq with her husband in 1975. Oklaga's work ranged from illustrations to textile, carvings, and printmaking. Oklaga was a member of the indigenous Inuit community, and is the sister of Cape Dorset artists Pudlo Pudlat and Ooshutsiak Pudlat.

Oklaga's work uses bright colors and fluid shapes, and often references important aspects of Inuit culture, including shamanism and unity between humans, animals, and the earth.

References

1. ^ Foundation, Inuit Art. "Francoise Oklaga | IAQ Profiles". Inuit Art Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
2. Duke, David Gordon (2004-07-24). "Northern lights: INUIT ART I A group of artists show a wide range of talent put to paper: [Final Edition]". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, B.C., Canada. pp. –1 Front. ISSN 0832-1299. ProQuest 242305436. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
3. "Francoise Oklaga | Expanding Inuit". Retrieved 2023-10-02.
4. "Françoise Oklaga". Marion Scott Gallery | Inuit Art Vancouver. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
5. ^ "Françoise Oklaga". DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts. Retrieved 2023-05-03.

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