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Jessie Oonark (1906-1985)
Pictured on the left is Jessie Oonark's Woman, a 1970 stonecut by Baker Lake's leading graphic artist. This is an early, seminal print by Oonark. She would revisit its theme -- a woman in traditional dress -- often, but this image sets the tone for the whole series. The woman's shape is streamlined and distorted, emphasizing the woman's strength but also depicting the finer details of the amauti. Oonark's use of color was dramatic and sophisticated, juxtaposing bold blocks of intense hues. The print was issued as part of the 1970 Cape Dorset print collection; Oonark was the only artist from outside Cape Dorset whose work was included in the Cape Dorset collections. It was published in The Inuit Print, and Arts of the Eskimos: Prints. The print is 31 3/16 x 21 3/4 inches. | 
