I Can Make ART like Andrew Qappik
Andrew Qappik is a world-renowned Inuit printmaker from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Originally inspired by images in the comic books he read as a child, Andrew now finds his subjects in the stories, traditions and day-to-day events of his world.
In I Can Make ART like Andrew Qappik, he captivates his student audience by creating a soapstone relief print before their very eyes. Then it's the kids' turn. They explore Andrew's symbolic imagery-and their own-as they each create a self-portrait relief print.
Imbued with a deep appreciation and respect for life in the North, I Can Make ART like Andrew Qappik offers an intimate look at a rarely seen and truly magical creative process.
Related subjects:
Inuit arts and culture/language arts/legends, myths & storytelling/celebrations and traditions/social studies/environmental studies/science/history
Suitable for ages 9-12
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