John Kavik was a sculptor and ceramicist from Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), NU, who began carving later in life after working in the mines of Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet). His work focused on human figures, particularly mother-and-child sculptures, often characterized by rough textures, minimal detailing, and deep incisions for facial features and clothing.
In addition to carving, Kavik created ceramics featuring human and animal motifs. His work has been widely exhibited in Canada, the U.S., and Japan, with major collections at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Winnipeg Art Gallery.
