Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 12, 1987

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Doris McCarthy,Su Rynard,Betty Ferguson,Kay Wilson,Joyce Wieland

Director

Kay Armatage

Cinematography

Peter Mettler,Babette Mangolte

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0191792