Johnniebo Ashevak
Canadian, 1923 - 1972
Johnniebo Ashevak ᔭᓂᕗ ᐊᓴᕙ (Disc Number: E7-1034)
1923 - 1972
Johnniebo Ashevak was born in 1923. He and his acclaimed wife, Kenojuak Ashevak, began their art practices while living in camps together. The couple moved to Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut in 1966 with their children. Johnniebo’s drawings and sculptures have been in many exhibitions and collections. In 1972 Johnniebo passed away.
1923 - 1972
Johnniebo Ashevak was born in 1923. He and his acclaimed wife, Kenojuak Ashevak, began their art practices while living in camps together. The couple moved to Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut in 1966 with their children. Johnniebo’s drawings and sculptures have been in many exhibitions and collections. In 1972 Johnniebo passed away.