NANOOKSHUK
This design plays on the Inuit identity of Nanook, given
to the polar bear, and the Inukshuk, a directional guide
for a safe journey that Inuit peoples create out of stacking
stones. These primitive stone images, supporting each
other, reflect the way each of us depends on one another
and a spirit of co-operation.
Artist: Charles Johnston
Johnston’s mural art can be seen on the streets
of downtown Winnipeg. His sculptures, portraits, and canvases
are shown privately.
Sponsor: The Winnipeg Foundation
The Winnipeg Foundation, a centre for community philanthropy,
makes grants to a wide range of community projects from
health, education and the environment to heritage, recreation
and the arts. |
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About the Bears
