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6/21/10

Prints From St. Lawrence University Collection On Exhibition At Embassy Of Canada

CANTON - St. Lawrence University's Richard F. Brush Art Gallery has partnered with the Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC, for an exhibition of contemporary Inuit art at the embassy. "Nipirasait: Many Voices, Inuit Prints from Cape Dorset," a collection of 36 prints, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Kinngait Studios of Cape Dorset, Nunavut.

"These artists provide a unique insight into the breathtaking beauty of Canada's Arctic," comments Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer. "Their work is a tribute to the ancient traditions and skills of Canada's proud Inuit population."

The exhibition recognizes the creative spirit of the Kinngait Studios and those who have worked closely with the artists, north and south of the border. For well over a decade, St. Lawrence University has been collecting Inuit prints from Cape Dorset for the purpose of teaching and research. The works in the 2009 anniversary collection, including perspectives of Inuit artists young and old, offer an opportunity to appreciate traditional culture while looking to the future of contemporary Northern art.

Notable artists of all ages depict the power and beauty of the natural world, town and camp life, traditional Inuit stories and mythic creatures, and in more recent years, influences from across Canada. Their work illustrates a singular lyricism in its portrayal of humans and animals in their surroundings.

"Nipirasait: Many Voices," a project supported by the Embassy of Canada, debuts on Canada Day, July 1, 2010, and will run until December 30, 2010. Located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, the Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University