Irvin Head

Irvin Robert Head
Born(1956-03-12)March 12, 1956
Manitoba
DiedAugust 15, 2022(2022-08-15) (aged 66)
Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
NationalityCanadian
Known forSculpture
MovementIndigenous, Cree
Websitehttps://www.irvinhead.ca/
Irvin Head, sculpting in his workshop in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.

Irvin "Muskie" Robert Head (March 12, 1956–August 15, 2022) was a Cree and Métis sculptor from Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.[1]

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

  1. ^ a b c "Passings: Accomplished artist, carver Head passes". The Reminder. August 23, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Obituary". Grant Funeral Home. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Renowned carver takes inspiration from past, savours present". The Reminder. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Every Child Matters sculpture unveiled (News video clip). CTV News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "Residential schools memorial sculpture encapsulates the spirit of reconciliation". CTV News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  6. ^ "Memorial art piece honours residential school survivors". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Sea of orange greets National Day for Truth and Reconciliation". Winnipeg Free Press. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
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