Interview with Wayne Fisher — Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

From an early age photography has always been a passion of mine .The creative process was intriguing to me as well as the power to capture a moment in time. Photography was more than black and white, it was being able to see in colour. We have a responsibility in this world to record and expose the beauty as it is. Photography has evolved but will always remain pure in my heart .My journey began in South Africa and through the lens I saw a divided nation. Behind the glass Photojournalism was a vehicle to the struggle. Acquiring a National Diploma in Photography [Pretoria, South Africa ] , a brighter future was seen in the viewfinder in Canada's uninterrupted beauty of a nation of Canada where I continue to be inspired to create .
Clarity is becoming a husband and father.

Artist Statement

I am an Artist,I create because this is what I believe I am meant to do. When I am creating I feel a sense of exhilaration and know that this is who I am. The feeling of comfort and enthusiasm is what drives me to challenge my creativity. The best part of what I do is to create photographs that I am proud of, defining a subject and portraying it to the best of my ability .I believe I have been given the gift of being able to see images and visualize the end result. My eye is constantly searching for images looking for patterns ,textures and how the light is effecting the subject. I visit the subject and admire and respect its beauty, then I dissect it looking at every possible angle to portray it at its best.

I fall in love easily with my subjects and have a feeling of attachment and leave with a lonely feeling of detachment. I am happy when I feel I have depicted it at its best, and sad when I have failed and this failure brings me back to the subject and the challenge of creating the image that I set out to do and proud of .I am euphoric when I am photographing and the sense is heightened when find the right angle of the subject. I have been creating for over 25 years and through time and my journey had led me to architectural photography and this genre of photography is where I feel at home. I continue to challenge myself by shooting every day and putting myself out to the world and the constant challenge is what drives me. I have so much to learn and its the journey is what inspires me.

Member of Team Canada 2020 World Photography Cup.

Could you please introduce yourself and tell us how you started in the arts? and your first experience in art making?

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa.

My love for the arts began early in my life. Fascinated with Pencil as a medium and the various tones it created using different hardness and pressure on the pencil.Art was a form of expression to me using a blank canvas as an extension of my inner thoughts.

How would you describe yourself and your artwork?

I lived in a conformist colonial society and rules were meant to be followed and this translated into my photography.My Love for Black and White Photography was all encompassing and followed a set of rules that was familiar to me.

I have evolved as a Photographer and educator .Architectural Photography is a genre that I believe was a subliminal journey and inspired by the challenge of Minimalism that can be created from architectural forms.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

My early inspirations were Ansel Adams and having studied the Zone system I was able to create within the rules .Today I am inspired by Frank Gehry , Zaha Hadid, the common denominator of flowing form.

What emotions do you hope the viewers experience when looking at your art?

Captivating my audience and bringing them into the artwork and really getting the viewer to think and see beyond the obvious and stimulating the viewer into my world.

When do you know that an artwork is finished ?

I am super critical of my work and continue raise my standard but try to get caught up in perfection, as it is a infinite goal.My work is completed when I'm at the highest standard that im willing to accept.

What has been the most exciting moment in your art career so far?

Representing Canada in the Commercial Category in The 2020 World Photography Cup .

How long does it take to produce one work?

My work continues to evolve and a finished photograph varies but could take a number of Hrs to complete.I spend many hrs on Post production of my work.