Grandparents
Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona (Ukkusiksalingmiut / Inuit) is a multidisciplinary artist, ceramicist, printmaker, writer, and textile designer living and working in Ottawa. Her practice draws deeply on her family legacy — she is the granddaughter of celebrated artists Victoria Mamnguqsualuk and great-granddaughter of Jessie Oonark — and blends traditional Inuit visual storytelling with a contemporary, personal voice.
Kabloona works across media: ceramics, prints, knitwear, graphic art and wall hangings, often re-interpreting traditional Inuit stories through feminist and modern lenses. She studied printmaking at the Ottawa School of Art and pottery at Loam Clay Studio, later transitioning into full-time art after a career as an urban planner.
Her recent practice includes large-scale projects, among them a wall hanging produced during a Creative Research Residency with the Art Gallery of Guelph, where she re-engaged with her grandmother’s work in the museum’s collection - exploring legacy, cultural memory, and contemporary identity. In 2023 she was shortlisted for the prestigious Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award. Rooted in tradition yet boldly contemporary, Kabloona’s work confronts themes of identity, heritage, resilience, and renewal - offering fresh interpretations of Inuit visual language through clay, print, textile, and narrative form.
"This is an image I created of strong Inuit women - made even stronger by supporting and uplifting each other."
"Also known as ‘Anaanatsiarlu ataatatsiarlu niuvirviliaqtut piqsirniaqqaaqtinnagu / Grandma and Grandpa on their way to the store before the blizzard’ because of the slightly worried expression of these elders.”
Printing
Each print is made to order. The prints we sell are archival, photographic limited edition prints on a semi-matte paper with a longevity of 100+ years under normal light conditions.
Framing
Canadian orders are framed in Toronto, American orders are framed in California (no duties!). All frames come with D-rings for installation and our free downloadable installation guide.
Shipping
You will receive a shipping confirmation as soon as our shipping partner picks up your work. Our lead time is 2-3 weeks before it begins its journey to you.
Authenticity
Each print ships with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, which serves as proof your artwork is a bonafide member of its limited edition. You should keep this in a safe place.
Artist Support
Every sale means commission is paid to the artist. When you purchase a work, you are directly supporting their artistic career.
