Katie Wackett
ARTIST BIO
Katie Wackett is a Calgary-based filmmaker and cultural worker. Her art practice includes experimental film, photography, painting, and social facilitation- blending artistry, education, and advocacy, exploring who gets to tell stories and be represented on screen. Katie is an active member of Calgary’s film community, through her roles with the Calgary Underground Film Festival and the National accessArts Centre. She also runs A League of Their Own Cinema, a monthly screening series at the Globe Cinema which highlights films made by women and gender-diverse filmmakers.
ABOUT THIS WORK
“Both of these photos were taken on the banks of the Bow River, shot with my beloved waterproof camera on 35mm film. I love shooting on film for its chemical magic, integrating invisible energies into the final photo. These photos carry imprints of the place they were taken: the river water, the sun, dirt, grass, and rocks. In these images, my loved ones are portrayed in relationship with the land, picking rosehips for tea or swimming on a summer evening, both with a dream-like blurriness. I always aim for my work to have a distinct feminine aesthetic and a deep reverence for this land we share.” – Katie Wackett
