Kinngait
(1941–2006)
(1941–2006)
Enook Manomie was a multimedia artist born in Kinngait (Cape Dorset), NU. He learned some of his skills by observing his father, who was the well-known sculptor Mannumi Shaqu. Manomie’s favoured subject was Arctic wildlife, which he explored across various media including sculpture, drawings, prints and jewellery. Manomie's work was featured in a number of solo exhibitions in Toronto, where he launched his career. His artwork is held in the collections of major institutions such as the National Gallery in Ottawa, ON, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery in Manitoba.
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Breastfeeding is a common theme in art, both in in the arctic and globally. This intimate moment between mother and child is often portrayed as an ideal peaceful moment. Enook Manomie depicts the mother looking up as her child feeds. Her coat is done up as high as possible during this activity and she is dressed for the cold weather.
