Irvin "Muskie" Robert Head (March 12, 1956–August 15, 2022) was a Cree and Métis sculptor from Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.[1]
Irvin Robert Head | |
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| Born | March 12, 1956 |
| Died | August 15, 2022 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Indigenous, Cree |
| Website | https://www.irvinhead.ca/ |
Self-taught, he started carving in the late 1990s using hand tools[1] and worked with a variety of materials including wood, granite, marble, antler and soapstone.[1] [2]
His work has been featured internationally, including at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.[3] As lead artist, he oversaw the creation of “Grand Entry” — nine ravens in a circle, placed at the entrance of the Olympic Curling venue.[2]
His final piece, the Every Child Matters memorial art project [4] was unveiled at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 30, 2022.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Passings: Accomplished artist, carver Head passes". The Reminder. August 23, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Obituary". Grant Funeral Home. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
- ^ "Renowned carver takes inspiration from past, savours present". The Reminder. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Every Child Matters sculpture unveiled (News video clip). CTV News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Residential schools memorial sculpture encapsulates the spirit of reconciliation". CTV News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Memorial art piece honours residential school survivors". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Sea of orange greets National Day for Truth and Reconciliation". Winnipeg Free Press. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
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