Dancing on the Moon II 2016 David Ruben Piqtoukun b. 1950
In this sculptural interpretation of Inuvialuit oral tradition, Piqtoukun highlights concepts of spiritual flight of creativity. Referring to shamans who flew to the moon, this piece depicts a female figure who was not born or initiated as a shaman, yet arduously trained and persisted until able to achieve cosmic flight. The artist reminds us that anything is possible, and expresses the sense of euphoria one gets from achieving a rare accomplishment.
Dancing on the Moon II 2016 David Ruben Piqtoukun b. 1950
In this sculptural interpretation of Inuvialuit oral tradition, Piqtoukun highlights concepts of spiritual flight of creativity. Referring to shamans who flew to the moon, this piece depicts a female figure who was not born or initiated as a shaman, yet arduously trained and persisted until able to achieve cosmic flight. The artist reminds us that anything is possible, and expresses the sense of euphoria one gets from achieving a rare accomplishment.