Kablusiak Wins 2023 Sobey Art Award
Kablusiak, an artist and curator from Inuvialuk, has snagged the prestigious 2023 Sobey Art Award, earning CAD$100,000. Their work, which spans various multimedia, incorporates materials like flour, soapstone, bed sheets, and more to explore themes of connection, disconnection, and community ties within the Inuit diaspora. They also tackle how colonization influences Inuit views on gender, sexuality, and daily life. Kablusiak's goal is to promote understanding of Inuit art and support Inuit narratives. The award shines a light on Canadian visual artists at significant moments in their careers. The 2023 jury featured notable names like Cecilia Alemani and Eve-Lyne Beaudry. Other finalists received CAD$25,000 each, and the exhibition runs at the National Gallery of Canada until March 3, 2024.
Key facts
- Kablusiak won the 2023 Sobey Art Award.
- The prize is CAD$100,000.
- Kablusiak is an Inuvialuk multidisciplinary artist and curator.
- Their work uses materials like flour, soapstone, bed sheets, and lingerie.
- Themes include Inuit diaspora, colonization, gender, and sexuality.
- The 2023 jury included Cecilia Alemani, Eve-Lyne Beaudry, Pamela Edmonds, Matthew Hyland, Wanda Nanibush, and Haema Sivanesan.
- Other finalists: Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill, Séamus Gallagher, Anahita Norouzi, Michèle Pearson Clarke.
- Exhibition at National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa until March 3, 2024.
Entities
Artists
- Kablusiak
- Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill
- Séamus Gallagher
- Anahita Norouzi
- Michèle Pearson Clarke
Institutions
- Sobey Art Award
- National Gallery of Canada
Locations
- Canada
- Ottawa