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❤ About ❤
Zorga Qaunaq (she/her) is an Inuk artist from Igloolik, Nunavut. Zorga’s artforms include fur and beaded jewelry, graphic arts, storytelling, and handpoke tattooing. She is currently based in Ottawa, the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.
Ullaakkut! Zorga Qaunaujunga, Iglulingmiutaujunga. I am a multidisciplinary artist - I do tattooing, graphic art, jewelry, workshops, storytelling and more!
Tatiggat is one of my namesakes - she was my great grandmother from Igloolik. She was creative and very loved. I feel so connected to her when I’m being myself.
I grew up in Iglulik, Nunavut until the age of ten, then moved to Ottawa with family for school. I went to Canterbury Arts Highschool, which allowed me to explore many different art forms - dance, drama, writing, video and media arts, and visual art.
I then pursued Indigenous Studies at the University of Ottawa, which helped me think critically about my Indigeneity and my surroundings. I started work at Nunavut Sivuniksavut in 2013, and retired in 2023. I learned the most about myself and Inuit culture during my time at NS - something I didn’t realize I needed until I experienced it.
It was at NS that I discovered that being a full time artist was possible for me. I could see my knowledge and skills were valuable, and that my voice as an Inuk was valuable. After putting my artistic endeavours aside for several years, I started creating again. I started tattooing, drawing, painting, and creating jewellery.
I developed skills in a wide range of materials, from sealskin and different kinds of animal fur, to drawing and illustration, printmaking, video creation, podcasting, and hand-poke tattooing. I am project-oriented, and thrive off of switching up what I’m doing often.
Although education is a passion of mine, and I loved working at NS, as soon as I saw it was possible, all I could think of was doing my dream job - being my own boss and doing creative stuff full time.
So here I am, living my best life! I hope you enjoy your visit into my world! I appreciate you! Qujannamiik!
❤ Zorga