David Merkuratsuk

Artist Spotlight: A portfolio of drawings by the Nain-born artist. 

Land Creating Representation
A black-and-white ink drawing using a pointillist technique depicts a landscape with a long wooden dock stretching and reflecting in a body of water, with rolling rocky hills, forests, and buildings in the background.

David Merkuratsuk is an Inuk who originates from Nain, Nunatsiavut, but now resides in Newfoundland. Utilizing the technique of pointillism in his work, David brings his traditional lifestyle to life for a new generation of Inuit art enthusiasts to enjoy.

A landscape drawn in black-and-white using a pointillist technique depicts a camp in a rocky landscape on the shores of a large body of water. A tent is set up at left and a rack of drying meat and fish at right.
Artwork by David Merkuratsuk. COURTESY THE ARTIST.
An arrangement of seven cards featuring drawings in muted earth-toned colours on a white table.
Artwork by David Merkuratsuk. COURTESY THE ARTIST.
A pointillist drawing depicting three birds perched on snow-covered rocks.
Artwork by David Merkuratsuk. COURTESY THE ARTIST.
A pointillist drawing depicting a rocky landscape near a shore. At right, an inuksuk is set up atop the rocks.
Artwork by David Merkuratsuk. COURTESY THE ARTIST.
A pointillist drawing shows a panoramic view of a rocky landscape near a large body of water. At right, an inuksuk is set up at the top of the rocks.
Artwork by David Merkuratsuk. COURTESY THE ARTIST.

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