ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN

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Exhibition Opening November 18

Gallery Indigena, Stratford

 

The Artist at work.

Abraham Anghik Ruben receiving the Order of Canada from David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on November 17, 2016.

Carving in his early years.

Explore the Artistic Genius of Abraham Anghik Ruben

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We are thrilled to announce our recent acquisition of an outstanding collection of Abraham Anghik Ruben sculptures. The opening of this exhibition will be at Gallery Indigena, in Stratford, Ontario on Saturday, November 18.


Abraham is a celebrated contemporary Inuk artist who masterfully integrates the legends of two cultures, the Inuit and the Viking to create unique and exquisite carvings. He has a deep interest in the ancient relationship between the Inuit and the Viking Norse, particularly the similarities in their practice of shamanism.


In Anghik’s own words: “As a storyteller, I have sought to bring life to these ancient voices from a time when these two northern people held a reverence for the land and for all living things therein that provided sustenance and survival”.


Abraham has been recognized with the Order of Canada. His works are showcased worldwide in over 400 corporate, private, and museum collections; to name a few, the Smithsonian Museum, the WAG, the AGO, and the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC.


Anghik's artistic genius is undeniable - each of his sculptures, a masterpiece, intricately crafted with attention to detail and deep meaning. Our current collection features marvellous works, providing a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts to own a piece by this creative artist.


I hope that you enjoy exploring the captivating world of Abraham

Anghik Ruben.


Sincerely,

Sinaktuumaniq - Transforming

Brazilian Soapstone

23"x15.5"x9" (59465)

$22,000

Mother & Child II

Brazilian Soapstone

12"X14"X5" (59459)

$8,000

Mother and Her Children

Brazilian Soapstone

12"x15"x10" (59458)

$10,000

Unknown of the Sea

Sea Mammal Composition

Brazilian Soapstone

33"x13.5"x11" (59466)

$22,000

 
 


Sedna with Children I

Brazilian Soapstone

20.5"x8"x14.5" (59457)

$11,000




Passing Through

Brazilian Soapstone, Marble Base

10"x15.5.5"x6" (59463)

$16,000


A group paddling and drumming in this Umiak (Inuit boat).

Spirits Calling

Brazilian Soapstone

19.5"x13"x8.5" (59464)

$16,000

Shaman's Drumming

Brazilian Soapstone

13.5"x10.5"x5" (59462)

$10,000


The Inuit Shaman mediates between the spiritual and the physical world. In Inuit sculpture, Shamans are often shown drumming and in transformation form.


Sedna's Dreams

Brazilian Soapstone

20"x10"x6" (59460)

$11,000


Sedna (known under many names, such as Taleelayo and Nuliajuk) is the Inuit Sea Goddess, mother to all sea mammals.

Bear Transformation

Brazilian Soapstone

26"x12"x10" (59461)

$22,000


Inuit carve bears (Nanook) because they are the most feared and respected of all the sea and land animals and the most powerful of the spirit animals used by Shamans. In Abraham's own words: “When the Vikings arrived in the Northern hunting grounds they came across a white bear that swam the open waters. They called this creature Water Bear. I show the bear in an upright dance like position...depictions of spirits and animals of the Viking World”.

 


Gallery Indigena, Stratford  (519) 271-7881


Inukshuk Gallery, Vancouver (604) 681-5016


www.galleryindigena.com


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