JAMES WILEY GALLERY
Black & White Photography
CHIAROSCURO (Italian for clear-dark)
A term in art for a contrast between light and dark. The term is
usually applied to bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
I have always been fascinated with the 'black and white' in black and
white photography. This body of work is a result of that fascination.
Influenced by the cinematic 'Film Noir' period of the 40's and 50's and
by the work of photographer Bill Brandt, I have compiled these
images that emphasize drama and mystery. It is much more about
style than subject matter as the goal is always a final print of high
contrast, featuring deep, rich blacks and brilliant whites.
All my work has been initially photographed on film and a portion of it
contains a substantial amount of film grain. I use high speed film and
high contrast paper to achieve the effects I want and these
techniques also increase grain size. For me it is an enhancement to
the impressionistic feel that I like to create.
James Wiley Artist Bio &
Chromira Print Order Information below
Fence
14 X 10 Chromira Print $275
Mountain Road
9 X 14 Chromira Print $275
Mother & Child
14 X 10 Chromira Print $275
Grain Elevator
14 X 11 Chromira Print $275
Bay Sunset
9 X 14 Chromira Print $275
Lighthouse
14 X 9 Chromira Print $275
Winter
14 X 9 Chromira Print $275
African Man
14 X 10 Chromira Print $275
Venice
11 X 14 Chromira Print $275
Nude #1
10 X 14 Chromira Print $275
Prices quoted are for beautiful Chromira prints in the 11X14 format range (exact sizes supplied with the image). I have a variety of sizes available, both in this edition and others. The digital photo print edition is less expensive and the fine art edition is more.
If interested, please contact me for complete details of editions, sizes and prices.
Contact Info
e-mail: JamesWiley@rogers.com
Website: www.jrwiley.com
Artist Bio: Canadian Art Photographer James Wiley
A Canadian photojournalist and fine art photographer, James Wiley's accomplishments
include the National Photographer of the Year award (Canada). In 1984, he
was selected as one of the top 100 photojournalists in the World to contribute to
the book A Day In The Life of Canada, and in 1987 was invited to contribute to
the book Share The Flame (journey of the Olympic flame from Greece to
Calgary). In 1988, James was one of only three photographers chosen to
produce the photography for Official Book of The Olympic Games. His work
has also appeared in The Best of Photojournalism, an annual publication
featuring the World's best photographs of the year and is included in the book The World's Greatest Black and White Photography. His own book Images of Cabbagetown, published in 1994, contrasted the lives of those living in one of Canada's most eclectic neighbourhoods and his photojournalism has been featured in magazines and newspapers internationally.
include the National Photographer of the Year award (Canada). In 1984, he
was selected as one of the top 100 photojournalists in the World to contribute to
the book A Day In The Life of Canada, and in 1987 was invited to contribute to
the book Share The Flame (journey of the Olympic flame from Greece to
Calgary). In 1988, James was one of only three photographers chosen to
produce the photography for Official Book of The Olympic Games. His work
has also appeared in The Best of Photojournalism, an annual publication
featuring the World's best photographs of the year and is included in the book The World's Greatest Black and White Photography. His own book Images of Cabbagetown, published in 1994, contrasted the lives of those living in one of Canada's most eclectic neighbourhoods and his photojournalism has been featured in magazines and newspapers internationally.