The Works and The Places

is pleased to partner with InFocus for its 10th Anniversary

About Vanessa Tignanelli’s Artwork

A story takes a thousand hours to document, and remains alive forever within the photojournalist. Yet stories exist only a day on our oversaturated online media and are not given the same slow consideration as other artforms. Through the act of painting over her images, the artist encourages the viewer to experience moments that she has borne witness to, enhancing their importance by bringing them into existence as tangible pieces of art.

- Vanessa Tignanelli, Exhibit Artist

Artist Bio – V. Tignanelli

Vanessa Tignanelli is a Canadian documentary photographer and videographer. Combining her training in conceptual art, journalism, and filmmaking, she confronts dehumanizing stereotypes that occupy society. Vanessa's work has been recognized by the Royal Family, NPAC National Photography Awards, and InFocus Photo Exhibit. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph’s studio art program and Loyalist College’s photojournalism program. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Globe and Mail, Bloomberg, VICE, Photographers Without Borders, CBC, Maclean's, The Narwhal and more.

For more information about these stories and the artist, visit: www.vanessatignanelli.com.

About the Exhibit

InFocus Photo Exhibit celebrates its 10th birthday in 2024. The programming features 9 must-see exhibitions in Edmonton and area running February to April. Photographers and the community are invited to fun and educational photo social events.

The publication of a retrospective coffee table book—Moments In Focus: A Decade of Visual Storytelling—caps off the celebration.

The mission of InFocus Photo is to promote and exhibit innovative, thoughtful, and provocative imagery in its annual international survey of contemporary photography: wwww.InFocusPhoto.ca.