Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory
The Inuit Art Foundation has announced Iqaluit-based artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory as the recipient of the inaugural Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award.
Williamson Bathory is an established multidisciplinary artist whose practice centres on uaajeerneq (Greenlandic mask dance) and also includes acting, curating, drum-dancing, music and writing.
“Kenojuak Ashevak really opened new realms of imagination and new realms that allowed people to see themselves and show themselves at the same time,” says Williamson Bathory. “And, it is overwhelming for to me to think her spirit is touching mine so closely, or being near to mine. I am so grateful and very humbled to be in this huge spirit of art.”
The biennial award, which supports a visual artist at a residency of their choice with up to $10,000, is assessed by an Inuit-majority jury of curators and arts supporters.
Source: Inuit Art Foundation