“Holding Piece” is a mesmerising film projection by Inuk visual artist, filmmaker and writer currently based in Montreal, QC. Since childhood, asinnajaq has been immersed in storytelling and the sharing of her cultural heritage.
“Holding Piece” is a mesmerising film projection by Inuk visual artist, filmmaker and writer currently based in Montreal, QC. Since childhood, asinnajaq has been immersed in storytelling and the sharing of her cultural heritage.
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asinnajaq is from Inukjuak, Nunavik and lives in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal). Her work includes photography, filmmaking, writing and curating. She co-created Tillitarniit a three day festival celebrating Inuit art and artists. Asinnajaq wrote and directed Three Thousand (2017) a short sci-fi documentary. She co-curated Isuma’s show in the ‘Canadian’ pavilion at the 58th Venice. In 2020 asinnajaq was long listed for the Sobey Art Award. She co-curated the inaugural exhibition INUA at the Qaumajuq. Asinnajaq programmed the Flaherty NYC 2022 fall program Let’s all be lichen. In their work, asinnajaq is interested in sharing tools for navigating life’s journey.