Name/Title
UntitledEntry/Object ID
2025.06.01Description
Laina Geetah (b.1998, Iqaluit, Nunavut) is a captivating self-taught artist. Descended from a lineage of artists on her Pootoogook side, including her biological father Johnny Pootoogook and her late mother Tanya Curley, Laina naturally carries a deep-rooted artistic sensibility.
Geetah has swiftly forged a unique and distinct visual language entirely her own since she began drawing at the age of 18. Her works often navigate two fascinating thematic veins. One sees her reinterpreting the iconic owl, a recurring motif in Inuit art, with a playful, often surrealistic sensibility. These compositions frequently incorporate disembodied or floating eye forms and feathers as a design element. In striking contrast, her more abstract and geometric works delve into simplified, silhouetted forms against vibrant, layered colour fields, demonstrating her versatility and bold approach to contemporary Inuit imagery.
Laina Geetah's rapid development and innovative style mark her as a rising star within the ever-expanding firmament of Inuit artists. Her captivating drawings, which fuse traditional subject matter with a fresh, imaginative perspective, continue to garner recognition and promise a significant trajectory in the art world.Artwork Details
Medium
coloured pencil and ink on paperDimensions
Height
56.4 cmWidth
75.7 cm