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Perspective: Will Datené -, Cim MacDonald
Will Datené
Will Datené was born in Aachen, Germany in 1948 and moved with ...
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Event Description
Will Datené
Will Datené was born in Aachen, Germany in 1948 and moved with his family to New York City when he was 10 years of age. He has lived in Canada since 1968. Will's photography career has spanned over three decades. He started his career in fashion photography in New York City. In recent years he has focused on Stock images for world-wide distribution. Will is currently represented by: Age Fotostock (Spain/New York); First Light (Toronto); Superstock (Florida). His background also includes teaching in the Professional Photography Certificate Program at North Island College, as well as Continuing Education Photography Courses at Camosun College.
In addition to his photography, Will has a background in product marketing and design. In the 1990s he was European Sales Manager for Papa Geppettos, a toy company based in Victoria.
Will's trademark is high impact commercial images. He has mastered the knack for recording inventive images that are playful and whimsical but have a significant impact. His work is expressed using strong, expressive visuals that instantly capture the viewer's attention. Using color and compelling composition, his images display his unique genius for portraying the remarkable in the seemingly mundane.
Cim MacDonald
Author, Photographer, Painter, Teacher - Cim MacDonald is the Curator of the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society. She is also a signature member of the Professional Photographers of Canada, the Northwest Watercolor Society, and an Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Painting accolades include awards of excellence and merit since 1985. MacDonald was the recipient of the BC Arts and Cultural Award in 1999, the Ted Mason Memorial Award in 2000.
MacDonald's photographic honours include a silver medal for Best in Nature in 2001 and a gold medal in 2010 for the Best in Theme category from CAPA. In 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014 she was awarded trophies from the PPOC. In 2009 she won "Best in Show" for a photograph titled 'Clematis' at the Sooke Fine Art show. In 2011 her photograph, 'Reluctant Bride' won "Best in Show" for works on paper at the Sidney Fine Art Show.
Her art work hangs in collections worldwide, including those of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 and Iona Campagnolo, the former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Thu. December 1st 2016 - Tue. January 31st 2017
The Gallery at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Duncan BC
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