In the mind of many scholars, Jessie Oonark is the most significant Inuit artist. Jessie Oonark’s father was a shaman and her childhood memories and the stories she heard over and over while living on the land are deeply reflected in her art.
Her dreams and experiences as well as the Inuit myths and stories that she believed are recorded in her thoughtful and powerful prints. They take us on a visual journey through her way of life, her culture, and her community.
Jessie Oonark was profoundly alert to the subtle yet significant changes taking place in the world and to the important role that women played in her community.
Through Jessie Oonark's prints, we can look into a way of life far removed in time and place from our own and discover a unique perspective on our own experiences and opportunities.”
- Judith Varney Burch
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