Jessie Oonark

Jessie Oonark (1906–1985) was a Canadian draftsperson, printmaker and textile artist.

Also recorded as Oonark; Jessie Unaaq; Una Oonark; Una; S. Toolooklook; Taviniq.

Jessie Oonark in brief

Born
1906
Died
1985
Known for
draftsperson, printmaker and textile artist
Place of birth
Baker Lake
Contents

Overview

Born at Baker Lake in 1906, died at Churchill in 1985.

In detail

Places of work recorded in the authority are Baker Lake. Membership is recorded of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

Work by Jessie Oonark is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec and National Museum of World Cultures.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of Canada.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jessie Oonark”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6187788: Jessie Oonark

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Elsewhere in Prints

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