Doug Wicken - geen idee
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Has over ten years of experience in art, specialising in post-war photography and contemporary art.
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Description from the seller
Doug Wicken is a Canadian photographer, writer, musician, and artist. His work and career are closely intertwined with documentary photography, teaching, and artistic multidisciplinary approaches.
His background
In 1970 he began his photography education at Conestoga College, driven by a desire to depict social justice.
He studied under Kryn Taconis, a former Magnum photographer.
From 1973 he worked as a photographer and technician at the University of Waterloo.
Later he taught visual media and eventually photojournalism at Loyalist College, where he remained affiliated until 2008.
Important projects & books
Wicken has realized several long-running documentary projects, often with a socio-political angle:
Project Period Theme
Manitou Miniss, Island of the Manitou 1971–1982 Life of the Wikwemikong community on Manitoulin Island (Ontario)
Nicaragua Portfolio 1986–1989 Documentary photography during political and social unrest in Nicaragua
Remnants 1993–1995 Personal and documentary imagery from diverse contexts
Ode to Joy 1978–present Ongoing personal project
These projects appeared partly as books and were regularly exhibited.
More than just photography
Wicken is also:
Writer (including the novel Circles of Confusion)
Musician (performances, recordings, blog about music)
Painter (recent works visible in his online gallery)
His website shows a rich overview of his creative activities, including photographs, paintings, and music projects.
Influence & style:
His photography is characterized by:
Documentary depth
Social engagement
Long-term commitments to communities
A calm, observant style that leaves room for human stories
Doug Wicken is a Canadian photographer, writer, musician, and artist. His work and career are closely intertwined with documentary photography, teaching, and artistic multidisciplinary approaches.
His background
In 1970 he began his photography education at Conestoga College, driven by a desire to depict social justice.
He studied under Kryn Taconis, a former Magnum photographer.
From 1973 he worked as a photographer and technician at the University of Waterloo.
Later he taught visual media and eventually photojournalism at Loyalist College, where he remained affiliated until 2008.
Important projects & books
Wicken has realized several long-running documentary projects, often with a socio-political angle:
Project Period Theme
Manitou Miniss, Island of the Manitou 1971–1982 Life of the Wikwemikong community on Manitoulin Island (Ontario)
Nicaragua Portfolio 1986–1989 Documentary photography during political and social unrest in Nicaragua
Remnants 1993–1995 Personal and documentary imagery from diverse contexts
Ode to Joy 1978–present Ongoing personal project
These projects appeared partly as books and were regularly exhibited.
More than just photography
Wicken is also:
Writer (including the novel Circles of Confusion)
Musician (performances, recordings, blog about music)
Painter (recent works visible in his online gallery)
His website shows a rich overview of his creative activities, including photographs, paintings, and music projects.
Influence & style:
His photography is characterized by:
Documentary depth
Social engagement
Long-term commitments to communities
A calm, observant style that leaves room for human stories
Details
Artist
Doug Wicken
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Title of artwork
geen idee
Condition
Fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
27.5 cm
Width
35 cm
Signature
Stamped
Genre
Documentary photography
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