Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland (1987)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: September 12, 1987
Cast
- Joyce Wieland - Self
- Doris McCarthy - Self
- Kay Wilson - Self
- Su Rynard - Self
- Betty Ferguson - Self
Cinematography: Peter Mettler, Babette Mangolte
Editing: Petra Valier
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, feminism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland about?
- 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.
- Who directed Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland?
- Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland was directed by Kay Armatage.
- Who stars in Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland?
- Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland stars Joyce Wieland, Doris McCarthy, Kay Wilson, Su Rynard, Betty Ferguson.
- How long is Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland?
- Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland?
- Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland is a Documentary film.