Gary Wornell
Background
Gary Wornell is a Canadian born artist photographer and videographer who emigrated to Europe in 1969. In 1976 having obtained a B.A. in Art and Design at Staffordshire University, he was awarded a New Craftsman’s Grant from the British Crafts Council. In 1995 he moved to Finland where he established a ceramic studio and gradually moved into graphic design, digital art, print making, photography and video.
Gary has been the recipient of numerous international awards in both craft, fine art and photography. These include the Japanese Inax Design Prize, The Finnish Arts Council Prize 2010, International Color Awards Photography Masters Cup 2010 and 2011, London International Creative Awards 2009 and 2012, Los Angeles Centre for Digital Art – Top 40 2009 and several awards in Travel Photographer of the Year. In 2013 he won Gold prize in PX3 – Prix de la Photographie Paris in Book category for his monochrome iPhone series on Nepal.
Development Consulting in Nepal
In 2013-14 he worked as design consultant on a bilateral environmental monitoring project – SEAM-Nepal – between Finland and Nepal and currently divides his time between the two countries. His current interests focus on capacity building initiatives with NGOs and INGOs in Nepal through his website creations and graphic design.
Photojournalism
Gary is a regular contributor to the online craft publication - Garland Magazine in Australia.
Product development
Gary was the designer of Japanese Kozo Paper Thin, a Signature Worthy brand of Epson Fine Art Papers. His years of research and teaching of ink jet technology and alternative approaches to printing have bridged the gap between traditional graphics and digital print technologies. The paper won Roll Media of the Year 2014 in the European Digital Press EDP Awards 2014. Production of the Kozo paper ceased production in 2016.
Professional memberships
Gary is a member of Ars Häme Finnish Artists Association, The Finnish Press Photographers Association and the Finnish Photo Agency Leuku.