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sculpture

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Sedna

Bart Hanna

Mr. Hanna is a sculptor based in Igloolik, Nunavut. He creates works that range in size from small figures to monumental works, each one incorporating a high level of detail and texture. Through his work, Mr. Hanna often addresses social issues and the effects of colonization that have negatively impacted Inuit communities. He does this by including characters that are pulled from shamanism or from his dreams, as a way of healing or addressing his own experiences and hopefully inspiring others to share and understand as well. Sculpture has become a medium through which Mr. Hanna explores his cultural roots and also communicates painful experiences.