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Inuit Art
Inuit art reflects the Artic environment which is their source of spiritual and physical renewal. This is a harsh environment which requires its native peoples to embrace its very hardiness into their lives. The artwork of the indigenous Inuit is graceful, rich in history and spiritual.Gaining the Favor of the Soul
In the Inuit culture, the very animals which supply food and warm clothing after a hunt also have a soul. When the animal is killed, the Inuit must gain the favor of the soul in order to not offend the guardian spirits. This closeness and understanding of the natural world is reflected in the artwork. Early Inuit art began as stone sculptures which were modeled after the world in which they lived. Even the early art showed a skill that proved the connection between the environment and physical and spiritual survival was deeply entwined. Using rocks, the carvings depicted the animals they hunted but also respected.
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This respect for animal souls has continued to be one of the driving forces behind Inuit art. But the indigenous Inuit artists have proven to be adaptable which is to be expected from a people that live in such a brutal environment. Inuit artists now make a lot more than just stone carvings.
In fact, Inuit art has been expanding into new art forms for many decades now. The stone carvings which are still produced today are often overshadowed by the carvings from animal bones and antlers. Clever and precise, the use of animal bones and antlers shows the ancient respect for nature and the animal soul in that the animal is turned into art which appeases the ancient guardian spirits.
Inua
In the Artic, the Inuit myths have been passed down from generation to generation. In Inuit culture, Inua is the Supreme Being which protects the life force. The life force is the very essence of the animals and humans inhabiting the world.
Today, Inuit art is much more than carvings, even though they are beautiful. Their art includes wall hangings, prints, weavings and clothing also to name a few forms. In every case though, the Inuit still draw upon their environment to find the materials to use in their art. The artwork is colorful and fascinating representations of life in a cruel but embracing environment.
When you find Inuit creations, what you find is much more than paint or stone. You find a continuing respect for the sacred landscape. The artists are continually looking for new medium to use in their work, and the results are stunning pieces which would look wonderful in any home or office.
As the world begins to realize they should have respected the earth and its living things much more, the Inuit people can share the lessons and myths they have carried through the centuries. The Inuit have always respected the earth, the animals and the ability of the human spirit to endure. That’s what you will see running through Inuit art as a theme with a lesson for all of us.
