Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland
1987•54m•8.0•Released
Documentary
Considered one of Canada's most important women artists of the second half of the 20th century, Joyce Wieland's art embodies the essence of her homeland, feminism, and ecology. Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland captures the vibrant spirit of this painter, collagist, quilt maker, and filmmaker. In the early '70s, Wieland was involved in filmmaking, producing movies with a political message. In her 30-year career, she worked in a variety of mediums, including cloth, pastels, colored pencil, oils, bronze, and watercolor. Her works and her influence are examined in this detailed video portrait.
Director
Kay Armatage
Languages
English
Cast
Joyce Wieland
Self
Doris McCarthy
Self
Kay Wilson
Self
Su Rynard
Self
Betty Ferguson
Self
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