Reviews of “Cape Dorset Sculpture”
"...what is consistently striking about their work... is each artist's distinctive style and insistence on giving an original twist to traditional subjects. There is a great deal of the unexpected in the works of this 'older' generation. It is marvelous, and marvelously in synch with evolving sensibilities elsewhere in the world." "The marvels of the arctic are in this book." Books In Canada, Nov 1, 2005 |
"This is an excellent compendium of the literature on the art of Cape Dorset." Choice (Current Reviews for Academic Libraries), Nov 1, 2005 |
"This is a welcome book for lovers of the Arctic stone sculptures." Island News (Victoria, BC), Nov 1, 2005 |
"The sculptures, all beautifully photographed, take centre stage in this catalogue." "One of the pleasures of this book is to see the work of a new generation of artists alongside the work of elder generations." "...Cape Dorset is in the midst of an artistic transformation, the outcome of which is yet to be fully realized." "Terry Ryan... opens the book with a warm introduction, coloured with lively anecdotes. It was a fun read." "Rich in photos and a worthwhile addition to one's library, Cape Dorset Sculpture surely won't be the last word on Cape Dorset sculpture." Native Arts Council (Newsletter), Nov 1, 2005 |
"Cape Dorset Sculpture is an extraordinary collection of 71 outstanding works of contemporary stone sculpture..." "Together with photos of many works from the early days, Cape Dorset Sculpture is an exquisite, full-colour celebration of contemporary Cape Dorset art and the wellspring of its creative evolution." Record, The (Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo), Apr 9, 2005 |