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Helen Rose
Kaloon
Photo: Helen Kaloon
Helen Rose
Kaloon
Medium:
textile
Artistic Community:
Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), NU
Date of Birth:
Artists may have multiple birth years listed as a result of when and where they were born. For example, an artist born in the early twentieth century in a camp outside of a community centre may not know/have known their exact date of birth and identified different years.
1959
The Igloo Tag Trademark is an internationally recognized symbol that denotes handmade, original artwork made by Inuit artists in Canada. Established in 1958, the Trademark is now managed by the Inuit Art Foundation. The appearance of the Igloo Tag on an artist profile means they have had the Trademark applied to their artwork.
Work
Helen Rose Kaloon
(Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven))
Untitled
Credit: Courtesy the artist
Biography
Helen Rose Kaloon is a textile artist born in 1959 in Kugluktuk, NU and currently resides in Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), NU. Predominantly known for her wall hangings and tapestries, she is also involved in clothing and doll production. Her tapestries explore various themes of Inuit traditions, such as oral traditions, fishing, hunting and clothing production. Figures in Kaloon’s tapestries are often depicted in elaborately decorated clothing. Kaloon has been an active mentor in the artistic community and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Inuit Art Foundation.
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Publications
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Title
Year
Author
Reconciliation Expressed in Art: Nattilik Heritage Society Draw on Residential Experiences Through Art
2015
Dana Bowen
Inuit Art Foundation Rises from its Death-bed: Things Are Going to Resume as Quickly as Possible
2012
Samantha Dawson
Inuit Art Foundation Reborn: Beloved magazine produced by non-profit to start again
2012
Nicole Garbutt
Exhibitions
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Name
Year
Gallery
The Nunavut Arts Festival
2016
WAG Annual Fashion Show "What to Wear this Winter
2015
Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Nunavut Arts Festival
2014
Achievements
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Achievement
Year
Organization
Inuit Art Foundation Board of Directors
2013-2017
Inuit Art Foundation
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January 30, 2018
Updated by: Rebecca Gray
September 12, 2017
Created by: Andrea Lemieux
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