LIZZIE TOOKALOOK (PAURUGI) Born: May 3, 1943 Female E9-1743 Place of Birth: Inukjuak Resides: Umiujaq; also lived in Quumiutaq, Kuujjuaraapik Sculpture, Crafts Lizzie Tookalook was born in Inukjuak and lived in Quumiutaq and Kuujjuaraapik before moving to the new community of Umiujaq in 1986. She enjoys basket making and carving but prefers the latter. Lizzie carves seals and loons out of stone. Lizzie also works part-time as a janitor for the Kativik School Board and is a council member for the Women's Association. Her husband is Umiujaq sculptor Josie Tookalook. EXHIBITIONS: March 1988 Arctic Forms - Inuit Sculpture Arctic Inuit Art Gallery Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. (c) Inuit Art Section, INAC 1995 |