Kenojauk Ashevak, The Enchanted Owl, 1960. Stonecut, Printer: Eegyvudlik Pootoogook, 60.9x66cm.
Directions: Watch the following video: https://www.nfb.ca/film/eskimo-artist-kenojuak/ As you watch the video, list 15 adjectives or descriptive phrases that describe the artist's environment, life, culture, artwork, or artistic process.
Warmup: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tziFjOrf1b6-XlRLycSWquSYx-Yz45j9EcTWLHSZzJI/edit?usp=sharing
Resources:
Artwork Examples: http://www.dorsetfinearts.com/kenojuak-askhevak/
Traditional Inuit Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXKBx67GzVo
This warmup is a little long as a traditional, 10 minute, warmup but the video is really stellar. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Documentary and really gives a great picture of the Inuit people and of the artwork.
