Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland

Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 12, 1987

Runtime

0h 54m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland

Director

Kay Armatage

Description

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.