Jean-Paul Riopelle | Parler de corde

“Ayarak” is an Inuit term that describes something universal: the string. More precisely, it describes a string used in a game that has been played for generations amongst indigenous populations in Canada. In this game you tie a knot at both ends to create a loop. You, then, slide the string between your fingers and around your hands, sometimes with help from your teeth or a friend, to create interesting shapes and geometric patterns.