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Avataq
Screen printed mylar, ribbon, aluminum, helium
36 x 30 x 16 inches 91.4 x 76.2 x 40.6 cm
Avataq is part of a series exploring hybrid objects. This work reimagines the avataq; a traditional float made from one full sealskin that has been inflated with air, plugged, and tied off. The avataq is an important tool used in conjunction with a harpoon in traditional Inuit hunting practices, allowing hunters to track and tire marine animals in order to catch them. The work relies on the shared…
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