Winona has lived in the Vancouver and Fraser Valley area all her life, and currently lives in the Walnut Grove area of Langley. As a first generation Canadian, she has been influenced by cultural dichotomies, her family heritage, and her extensive travels abroad.
As a multimedia artist and photographer, Winona’s work focuses mainly on the social and cultural landscape, from broad cultural issues to exploring individual inner realities. Often the work shows an underlying subtext of irony, or empathy as it typically deals with matters that are just below the surface, ignored, avoided, or disregarded.
She brings to the task an Interdisciplinary Design Certificate and a Graphic and Visual Design Diploma from Kwantlan University College, and a BFA, majoring in Photography from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design.
Exhibitions include: Exposure Gallery, Emily Carr Gallery, Plank Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Concourse Gallery, Women and Abuse (sponsored by Surrey RCMP), Cloverdale artist group and Langley Camera club. Her work was also shown in Nevada, USA, Alberta, Canada, and in The Netherlands.
Some of Winona's favorite experiences have been
Her favorite genre is 'Street Photography'. She enjoys alternative and experimental processes, as well as painting, but always strives to let the message and theme dictate the best medium. She’s committed to learning, which continues to influence her artistic endeavors. Being part of the SNSS is a pure joy and special honor. This talented group of artists and photographers are kindred spirits and exceptional friends!
Major Projects Include:
Between the Glitz – an in-depth study of Americana and the environments we create or shape that reflect in our relationships with the land.
Empire – Simulacrum and the illusions we build into our reality.
FAS – Why Care about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? A study of young children in the care of the Ministry Children and Youth Services as seen through casual portraiture.
The Crosses She Bears – video installation and portrait. As the poignant story unfolds it touches on issues about the politics of the body, longing, loss and remembrance.
(Portfolio photo credit - Charlotte Boychuk)