Faculty of Art
Photography
Huaijun
Wen
“Photography is an instrument I use to observe the world around me. Looking through the lens and I see subtle details that lead me into one peculiar story after another. And here I am, an observer, fervently trying to capture these stories and their feelings, so that I may create my own. ”
Huaijun Wen is a Chinese Canadian artist who specializes in fine art photography. His work is primarily figurative and carries a specific focus on plant life. He has participated in multiple gallery group shows both locally and internationally. Among these exhibitions, he has notably shown his work at the Culture House Laikku in Finland, Gallery 1313 in Toronto, and at the Shandong University in Weihai, China.Wen is currently studying for a MFA degree at Ryerson University, majoring in documentary media. He entrusts his vision unto the sublime strength of nature. During his research and exploration, Wen passionately studies the limitless diversities of plants and our bodies. He thoroughly observes his subjects, analyze them, and presents to us in stunning visual format the intricate relationship between humans and nature. Wen is a member of Connection Earth Collaborative.
Shandong University, China
International Trade
Major Completed, 2015
2020, Festival of the Body
OCAD University, Toronto, Canada
2019, Messmates Exhibition
ADA Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2017, Verse Photography Exhibition
University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada