Biography

John Healey was born in Toronto and grew up along the St. Lawrence River in Brockville, Ontario. Since 2011 he has devoted himself to teaching and lens-based image creation, landing multiple exhibitions and earning numerous accolades in the process. His creative practice is largely exploratory – his projects Head-On and Fasteners dwell on personal loss and grief, while Plastic Beach and At The End of Your Breath consider our species’ treatment of the natural world.

Skillset

• John Healey is SPAO’s resident studio instructor, with a deep understanding of both natural and artificial light.

• An acclaimed still life photographer, John specializes in the creation of technically challenging macro-photography.

• Healey’s work has won numerous awards, and his work has been held and exhibited in a number of galleries and private collections, including the City of Ottawa.