Irvin Head

Irvin "Muskie" Robert Head (March 12, 1956–August 15, 2022) was a Cree and Métis sculptor from Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.^[1]

Irvin Robert Head
Born	(1956-03-12)March 12, 1956 Manitoba
Died	August 15, 2022(2022-08-15) (aged 66) Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
Nationality	Canadian
Known for	Sculpture
Movement	Indigenous, Cree
Website	https://www.irvinhead.ca/

Irvin Head, sculpting in his workshop in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.

Self-taught, he started carving in the late 1990s using hand tools^[1] and worked with a variety of materials including wood, granite, marble, antler and soapstone.^{[1] [2]}

His work has been featured internationally, including at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.^[3] As lead artist, he oversaw the creation of “Grand Entry” — nine ravens in a circle, placed at the entrance of the Olympic Curling venue.^[2]

His final piece, the Every Child Matters memorial art project ^[4] was unveiled at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 30, 2022.^[5][6][7]

References

1. "Passings: Accomplished artist, carver Head passes". The Reminder. August 23, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
2. "Obituary". Grant Funeral Home. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
3. "Renowned carver takes inspiration from past, savours present". The Reminder. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
4. Every Child Matters sculpture unveiled (News video clip). CTV News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
5. "Residential schools memorial sculpture encapsulates the spirit of reconciliation". CTV News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
6. "Memorial art piece honours residential school survivors". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
7. "Sea of orange greets National Day for Truth and Reconciliation". Winnipeg Free Press. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.