LOT 03 - Johnny Pootoogook

Dorset Fine Arts

Title: Baby Beluga

Dimensions: 33.66" x 30.07" (before frame)

Medium: Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on paper

Date: 2024

In 1970, Johnny Pootoogook was born in a traditional Inuit camp called Ikerasak, near Kinngait (Cape Dorset), NU. He is a talented sculptor and graphic artist, who currently lives in Kinngait pursuing his artistic career. His father, Kananginak, a prominent and involved community leader, was a sculptor and printmaker himself. The artist's work is inspired by his Inuit culture. Johnny has had several group and solo exhibitions throughout his career.