Bernadette Iguptark Tongelik

Bernadette Iguptark Tongelik (1931-1980) was an Inuk artist known for her sculptural works. Tongelik was born in Wager Bay, Northwest Territories and died in Repulse Bay (Naujaat), Northwest Territories, both of which are now part of Nunavut.

Early life
Bernadette Iguptark Tongelik was born in 1931 in Wager Bay, Nunavut to Irene Kataq Angutitok and Anthanese Angutitok, who were both artists.

Work
Tongelik works in hand-carved stone. Transformation is a theme she works with; frequently her sculptures represent animals that shape-shift into human form.

Collections
Her work is included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, York University art collection, the Museum of Anthropology, the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, among others.