Eye of the Shaman: The Visions of Piona Keyuakjuk by David Turner (English) Pape

Description: Eye of the Shaman by David Turner, Piona Keyuakjuk In Eye of the Shaman, author David Turner introduces readers to Inuit artist and visionary Piona Keyuakjuk. During a series of visits to Pangnirtung, a small town located on Baffin Island in the territory of Nunavut, Turner came to know this remarkable individual, gaining deep insight into his life and art. The book includes 150 colour illustrations, including numerous photographs of Pionas sculptures as well as the complete contents of Pionas 104-page Sketchbook. The result is a book sure to fascinate and enlighten. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Review "This nonfiction book describes the compelling relationship between a university professor, David Turner, and an Inuit artist, Piona Keyuakjuk. Piona grew up in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, and currently lives in his community, making a living from the sale of his art to tourists and art galleries. A fascinating relationship grows between Professor Turner, who returns several times to the community, and the artist, who tells stories about Inuit shamanism through sculpture and later his pencil crayon drawings. The book is 175 pages; the last 105 pages are dedicated to reprinting Pionas sketchbook in full color. Many of the drawings show a shamans ability to transform, taking on features of animals and drawing on them as helpers, for example, humans riding on the backs of birds or calling various helping animals such as ravens, owls, polar bears, and wolves. Turners purpose for writing the book is to revitalize lost knowledge about shamanism in the Arctic. In doing so, he supports Pionas act of Inuit shaman revival by including his drawings. "The strengths of the book are that it promotes a talented artist and his artwork by providing access to his story and works of art.... Overall, this book would appeal to the general interest of people wishing to learn about Inuit culture, art, history, anthropology, cultural geography, Indigenous studies, and religious studies."-- Tara Rose Hedican, Native American and Indigenous Studies Long Description In Eye of the Shaman, author David Turner introduces readers to Inuit artist and visionary Piona Keyuakjuk. During a series of visits to Pangnirtung, a small town located on Baffin Island in the territory of Nunavut, Turner came to know this remarkable individual, gaining deep insight into his life and art. The book includes 150 colour illustrations, including numerous photographs of Pionas sculptures as well as the complete contents of Pionas 104-page Sketchbook. The result is a book sure to fascinate and enlighten. Details ISBN1772441481 Author Piona Keyuakjuk Publisher Rocks Mills Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 1772441481 ISBN-13 9781772441482 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-08-01 Pages 204 Short Title Eye of the Shaman Language English Subtitle The Visions of Piona Keyuakjuk UK Release Date 2018-08-01 Imprint Rocks Mills Press Illustrations 150 Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131347660;

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