12” Standing Bear by Louie Uttaq Gjoa Haven *Robust* Inuit Painting This is what attracts Inuit

This is what attracts Inuit art enthusiasts to his works

His bears are always incredibly graceful (a trade mark of Tim Pee's bears) and have a positive peaceful look

Its intense energy is bedazzling

The viewer hungrily searches for all the details in this piece

waiting for his chance to take command

12” Standing Bear by Louie Uttaq Gjoa Haven *Robust* Inuit Painting This is what attracts InuitInuit art: Standing Bear Inuit Artist: Louie Uttaq Size: 12" high , 6 wide, 7 deep Community: Gjoa Haven, NU Stone: Serpentinite id: c 102 This is a beautiful rendition of a standing bear by Louis Uttaq. The Gjoa Haven carvers produce sculptures that are not imitated or replicated by any of the artists in the other Arctic regions. I have come to understand that the sculptures have a distinct Gjoa Haven personality and spirit. For example, this