Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland 36 years old

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.

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Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland Cast

Name Character
Joyce Wieland She was 56, 66 years old when she died

Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland Crew

Name Department
Peter Mettler as Director of Photography. He was 29 (now 65) years old Camera
Babette Mangolte as Director of Photography. She was 46 (now 83) years old Camera
Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland poster
Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland (36 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, September 12, 1987