Rabbit Eating Seaweed II

Kenojuak Ashevak, artist

Cultural affiliations: Inuit

1927–2013

Rabbit Eating Seaweed II, 1999

Where object was made: Cape Dorset (Kinngait), Nunavut, Canada

Material/technique: etching; aquatint; wove paper

Dimensions:
Plate Mark/Block Dimensions (Height x Width): 365 x 545 mm
Plate Mark/Block Dimensions (Height x Width): 14 3/8 x 21 7/16 in
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 600 x 797 mm
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 23 5/8 x 31 3/8 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 30 x 36 in

Credit line: Gift of H. G. Jones in honor of Marynell Dyatt Reece

Accession number: 2011.0151

On display: Long Ellis Gallery

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Soundings: Making Culture at Sea

The abstract and playful design of this print conveys Indigenous knowledge of Arctic plants and animals. Artist Kenojuak Ashevak describes her image as a rabbit thinking of eating seaweed, centering more-than-human relations and understanding. Diverse species of large brown seaweeds, or kelps, form unique habitats along rocky Arctic coasts. Indigenous knowledge is crucial for understanding Arctic coastal ecosystems and the diverse responses to climate change in one of the most rapidly changing places on Earth.

Spencer Museum of Art Highlights

One of the most well-known Inuit artists of the 20th century, Kenojuak Ashevak paved the way for other Inuit printmakers. Known for her use of bright colors, she also experiments with symmetry throughout her prints. “Rabbit Eating Seaweed II” is both abstract and playful, inviting viewers to explore the scene from multiple angles.