TORONTO, May 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Today Stephen Waddell
was named the winner of the ninth annual Scotiabank Photography
Award at a gala reception in Toronto.
"Stephen's refined photographic explorations evoke his keen
awareness about the poetics of space and the history of painting,
while also walking the line between documentary and intimately
personal visualizations." said Edward Burtynsky, Chair of the
Scotiabank Photography Award jury and internationally renowned
Canadian photo artist. "We look forward to helping him create a
beautiful book and comprehensive exhibition in 2020."
As part of the prestigious Scotiabank Photography Award,
Stephen Waddell will receive a
$50,000 cash prize, a solo Primary
Exhibition during the 2020 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival,
and a book of his work will be published and distributed worldwide
by renowned art book publisher, Steidl.
Founded in 2010 with Edward Burtynsky, The Scotiabank
Photography Award celebrates the creative vision and
accomplishments of some of our country's most gifted photographers.
It is Canada's largest and most
prestigious annual peer-nominated and peer-reviewed award that
recognizes the achievements of an established mid-to-later career
artist and strives to accelerate their career as he or she reaches
for the next level of national and international recognition.
Stephen Waddell joins an
exclusive group of artists who have been honoured with the Award,
including:
Moyra Davey (2018), Shelley Niro (2017), Suzy Lake (2016), Angela
Grauerholz (2015), Mark
Ruwedel (2014), Stan Douglas
(2013), Arnaud Maggs (2012) and
Lynne Cohen (2011).
"Congratulations to Stephen
Waddell for being named the winner of the 2019 Scotiabank
Photography Award," says Barb Mason,
Chief Human Resources Officer, Scotiabank. "Stephen's passion
for his craft is evident through his photography and Scotiabank is
proud to provide a stage to celebrate inspiring Canadian talent
like his."
Shannon Bool and Althea Thauberger were also finalists for this
year's award and will each receive cash prizes of $10,000. The 2019 Scotiabank Photography Award
Nominees represent the result of an annual Canada-wide search for excellence. The
Scotiabank Photography Award is peer-reviewed at every stage of the
nomination and adjudication process and nominees must meet
eligibility criteria.
Canadians can view 2018 Scotiabank Photography Award winner,
Moyra Davey's Primary Exhibition at
the Ryerson Image Centre during the 2019 Scotiabank CONTACT
Photography Festival and beyond. The Exhibition is open to the
public free of charge, from May 1 –
August 4, 2019.
For more information about the Scotiabank Photography Award
winner, finalists and jury, please visit the website at
www.scotiabank.com/photoaward
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SOURCE Scotiabank