Floyd Kuptana

Shaman in Black BoatShaman in Black Boat Bad DreamBad Dream Shaman DogShaman Dog SednaSedna Primal Gesture #2Primal Gesture #2 Seascape 2015Seascape 2015 SednaSedna Woodland 2017Woodland 2017 Bears with SleighBears with Sleigh Winged ManWinged Man Dancing BearDancing Bear Boating with Brown BearBoating with Brown Bear The HoleThe Hole soapstone, antler, blackstonesoapstone, antler, blackstone KilterKilter soapstone, antler, blackstonesoapstone, antler, blackstone Winged ManWinged Man Swimming DogSwimming Dog Mardi SednaMardi Sedna One Big Eye SednaOne Big Eye Sedna AmphibiousAmphibious 'Northern Janus' - first face'Northern Janus' - first face bears bowlbears bowl Bird Three HeadsBird Three Heads Spirit DogSpirit Dog

Biography

Floyd Kuptana worked in stone for decades and later in his career moved to include paint and collage. A prolific artist, he sold many pieces within hours of finishing them.

He often visited Gallery Arcturus and collaborated, challenged and inspired other artists. Curator deborah harris and her assistant Sae Kimura created three books on his works that have been displayed at the gallery;

The gallery currently has several pieces in its permanent collection including sculptures known as ‘Sedna’ and ‘Shaman’. Many more works are on loan to the gallery and can be seen throughout the exhibit spaces. See Arcturus Books

In 2021 Floyd Kuptana passed away and in 2023 a site dedicated to his work was launched:  floydkuptana.ca

Please see videos created at the gallery in this YouTube playlist and more details on the artist are at Wikipedia