FLOYD KUPTANA

A large-scale acrylic on framed canvas featuring a rare self-portrait by Floyd Kuptana, 69.9 x 54.6cm (27 1/2 x 21 1/2in); Provenance: this important work was acquired directly from Tane Art Gallery in Toronto, where the artist painted during the final two years of his life; the painting was prominently featured in the gallery’s exhibition of Kuptana’s works which ran from November 29 to December 29, 2020; a photograph of the painting on display at the exhibition is included in this listing; as a courtesy to buyers, the artwork comes with an original pamphlet from the exhibition; Floyd Kuptana, Inuvialuk Canadian, 1964-2021