Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland(1987)

Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland is a documentary portrait of one of Canada's most influential women artists of the late 20th century. The film traces Wieland's expansive career across painting, collage, quilting, and filmmaking, exploring how her work fused feminist politics, ecological consciousness, and deep love of her homeland. In the early 1970s, she turned to politically charged cinema before returning to visual art in multiple mediums—oils, watercolors, pastels, colored pencil, bronze, and cloth. Over three decades, Wieland's restless creativity challenged conventions and left an indelible mark on Canadian culture. This detailed video portrait examines her artistic legacy and enduring influence.