7" Swan by Ning Ashoona *Sleek Beauty* paintings

7" Swan by Ning Ashoona *Sleek Beauty* paintingsInuit art: Swan Inuit Artist: Ningeosiak AshoonaSize: 8" across, 5" high, 1. 5" wideCommunity: Cape Dorset, NU 6 22Stone: Serpentineid: ndc 229 1269500ebjy Swans are a popular sculpture among Inuit art enthusiasts. I believe their grace and elegance calms the mind. At first glance, Ning's swan seems simple. Maybe even too simple. But then, as you focus on the warm caramel coloured stone, you begin to appreciate the complexity of the lines of the bird.

Rarely in life do you encounter “sheer genius”

This graceful sitting bear is simply a masterpiece

I had to make Tress a CURATOR's CHOICE

38 x 62 cm

18" Horizontal

the extensive network of fine white veins within the marble

Focus is searching for any sign that his mate is returning to the nest

It could easily be the inspiration for a lifetime of collecting

We boldly assert this sculpture as being one of Killiktee’s very best works

This is one of those " a picture is worth a thousand words" moments

That is the beauty of art

This sculpture is absolutely enchanting for two reasons