110 Petroglyphs to Pixels: Manasie Akpaliapik
Petroglyphs to Pixels: Season 1 x 13 Episodes
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22m
(2020, 22 minutes)
Carving Inuit Narratives
With masterful skill, Manasie Akpaliapik transforms whalebone into breathtaking sculptures that embody Inuit legends and traditional knowledge. Committed to cultural preservation, he dedicates his time to teaching carving workshops across the North and South, passing on Inuit stories through his work. For Akpaliapik, carving is more than an art form—it is a bridge between generations and a testament to the endurance of Inuit culture.
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“Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1” explores the groundbreaking work of 13 Indigenous artists whose work transcends boundaries, reclaims cultural narratives, and reshapes the contemporary art landscape. From petroglyphs to digital media, their art—spanning sculpture, painting, photography, and performance—tells powerful stories of resilience, identity, and tradition. This series captures a vital moment in the continuum of Indigenous creativity.
Artists featured in Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1:
Alex Janvier
Rosalie Favel
Lou Ann Neel
James Hart
Nadia Myre
Lawrence Paul
Dozay Christmas
Teresa Marshall
Skeena Reece
Manasiah Akpaliapik
Alan Syliboy
Connie Watts
Wolastoq Point of View
Series written and directed by Jeff Bear, narrated and co-directed by Marianne Jones.
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112 Petroglyphs to Pixels: Connie Watts
(2020, 22 minutes)
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113 Petroglyphs to Pixels: Wolastoq P...
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Language, Art, and Tradition
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