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Andy Miki

1918 - 1982

Andy Miki was an influential Inuk artist from Arviat, originally Northwest Territories (now Nunavut). Born near the Kazan River, he became known for his distinctive minimalist soapstone sculptures that focused on geometric abstractions of Arctic animals. His subjects included arctic hares, caribou, polar bears, muskox, birds, and dogs. Working with the challenging, hard stone available near Arviat influenced his simple yet striking designs. Miki's work is now held in numerous prestigious collections including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Canadian Museum of History, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Polar Bear

Stone, circa 1974
6 x 6.25 x 2 in (15.2 x 15.9 x 5.1 cm)
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Untitled Animal

Stone, circa 1975
8.25 x 5.5 x 2.5 in (21 x 14 x 6.4 cm)
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Andy Miki Biography

1918 - 1982

Andy Miki was an influential Inuk artist from Arviat, originally Northwest Territories (now Nunavut). Born near the Kazan River, he became known for his distinctive minimalist soapstone sculptures that focused on geometric abstractions of Arctic animals. His subjects included arctic hares, caribou, polar bears, muskox, birds, and dogs. Working with the challenging, hard stone available near Arviat influenced his simple yet striking designs. Miki's work is now held in numerous prestigious collections including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Canadian Museum of History, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Animal Group

Stone, circa 1972
9 x 8.5 x 1.75 in (22.9 x 21.6 x 4.4 cm)
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Mating Polar Bears

Soapstone, circa 1967
7 x 8 x 2.5 in (17.8 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm)
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