James Archibald Houston

James Archibald Houston, OC, FRSA (June 12, 1921 – April 17, 2005) was a Canadian artist, designer, children's author and film-maker who played an important role in the recognition of Inuit art and introduced printmaking to the Inuit. The name "Saumik" was attributed to him by Inuit, which means "the left-handed one".

Read more about James Archibald Houston:  Biography, Honours

Famous quotes containing the words james and/or houston:

    We are doomed to cling to a life even while we find it unendurable.
    —William James (1842–1910)

    When your dreams tire, they go underground
    and out of kindness that’s where they stay.
    —Libby Houston (b. 1941)