Lovely post! Considering the time, and Stieglitz’ strangle hold, it is admirable to read how this lady soldiered on and made some beautiful photographs. I was at Photo London a couple of days ago and left feeling alternative and historical methods of printing are on the rise. I look forward to seeing where it goes? Is there a book of Wiggins’ work? Excellent post! Many thanks….
Thank you so much for your lovely comment & for taking the time to read this. Yes, there is a book by Carole Glauber & her own ‘Letters from a Pilgrim’ (a terrible copy). So interesting to hear that you went to Photo London - I was hoping to go but my dates down there didn’t coincide. I think you are right about these historical/alternative processes being on the rise. I think photography is so exciting- we have so many mediums to choose from.
Another fascinating post. What a talent she was. I love some of the images you shared here. I was not aware of her or of Stieglitz. I loved that Bradford was in the story as a venue for a photographic show. Thanks again for another episode in this brilliant series.
Thank you so much Paul! I really appreciate your kind words & I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I agree, it was great to see that she visited Bradford.
Really enjoyed this - thank you for illuminating a light on Wiggins 📸 I can’t go over how fresh and modern her photography is especially of and with her children . I learned !
Another fascinating article Deborah - this series is so important in highlighting the many women photographers who made important contributions to the history of women's photography but go largely unrecognised. As for Stieglitz having control over her work and how it's seen, it certainly seems she wasn't alone...I've read before about his promotion of O'Keefes paintings sexualising them when she had denied this meaning behind them. And I'm sure this still happens today with mentors influence over mentees.
Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful comment, Lin. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the series and feel it has some value. I have a biography on O'Keefe but I've never managed to get around to reading it - the more I am learning about Steiglitz, the more I feel the urgency. I probably should read a bio on him too although I don't relish the idea - especially when I have so much else to do. However, the more I unearth these women, the more he appears. Thank you again, Lin.
Thank you! So nice to learn about her. Interesting bit about Stieglitz. From what I understand, especially in his relationship with O’Keefe, it’s not surprising that he was controlling. I hope all of your work here leads to a book. I’d buy it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this Alec & for your kind comment. The more I hear about Stieglitz the more I think that o should probably read a biography on him. He definitely sounds like a controlling man.
Thank you so much, JoAnna! Im so pleased that you love her photography- it’s stunning isn’t it! I’m also thrilled that you are enjoying these post - I really appreciate it.
That's a brilliant and fascinating article Deborah! Travelling to those places would be hard enough today and it's amazing to think that folk did it 120 years ago, and for so long too! Myra sounds like she was an incredible person and I'd have loved to have met her.
Thanks so much, Trevor. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed reading about Myra. She definitely sounds like a formidable woman - I’m in awe of her. I admire her energy and her photos are so beautiful- they have a simplicity but to create these prints would have required great skill.
Lovely post! Considering the time, and Stieglitz’ strangle hold, it is admirable to read how this lady soldiered on and made some beautiful photographs. I was at Photo London a couple of days ago and left feeling alternative and historical methods of printing are on the rise. I look forward to seeing where it goes? Is there a book of Wiggins’ work? Excellent post! Many thanks….
Thank you so much for your lovely comment & for taking the time to read this. Yes, there is a book by Carole Glauber & her own ‘Letters from a Pilgrim’ (a terrible copy). So interesting to hear that you went to Photo London - I was hoping to go but my dates down there didn’t coincide. I think you are right about these historical/alternative processes being on the rise. I think photography is so exciting- we have so many mediums to choose from.
Another fascinating post. What a talent she was. I love some of the images you shared here. I was not aware of her or of Stieglitz. I loved that Bradford was in the story as a venue for a photographic show. Thanks again for another episode in this brilliant series.
Thank you so much Paul! I really appreciate your kind words & I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I agree, it was great to see that she visited Bradford.
Really enjoyed this - thank you for illuminating a light on Wiggins 📸 I can’t go over how fresh and modern her photography is especially of and with her children . I learned !
Thank you so much, Marie. I’m so pleased that you like her work & feel that you learned something- I couldn’t be happier ☺️
I’m so glad 😊😊 I really enjoy the Women Who See series. Thank you ☺️
I’m so pleased! Thank you 🥰
Another fascinating article Deborah - this series is so important in highlighting the many women photographers who made important contributions to the history of women's photography but go largely unrecognised. As for Stieglitz having control over her work and how it's seen, it certainly seems she wasn't alone...I've read before about his promotion of O'Keefes paintings sexualising them when she had denied this meaning behind them. And I'm sure this still happens today with mentors influence over mentees.
Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful comment, Lin. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the series and feel it has some value. I have a biography on O'Keefe but I've never managed to get around to reading it - the more I am learning about Steiglitz, the more I feel the urgency. I probably should read a bio on him too although I don't relish the idea - especially when I have so much else to do. However, the more I unearth these women, the more he appears. Thank you again, Lin.
Thank you for introducing me to her and broadening my horizons.
You are very welcome! Thank for taking the time to read & comment ☺️
Thank you! So nice to learn about her. Interesting bit about Stieglitz. From what I understand, especially in his relationship with O’Keefe, it’s not surprising that he was controlling. I hope all of your work here leads to a book. I’d buy it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this Alec & for your kind comment. The more I hear about Stieglitz the more I think that o should probably read a biography on him. He definitely sounds like a controlling man.
Nice to read about the Bradford connection.
Thank you! Yes, I have to admit that I thought it was great that she visited it & saw such an exhibition.
Excellent photography! I’m really enjoying your articles on Women who see.
Thank you so much, JoAnna! Im so pleased that you love her photography- it’s stunning isn’t it! I’m also thrilled that you are enjoying these post - I really appreciate it.
That's a brilliant and fascinating article Deborah! Travelling to those places would be hard enough today and it's amazing to think that folk did it 120 years ago, and for so long too! Myra sounds like she was an incredible person and I'd have loved to have met her.
Thanks so much, Trevor. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed reading about Myra. She definitely sounds like a formidable woman - I’m in awe of her. I admire her energy and her photos are so beautiful- they have a simplicity but to create these prints would have required great skill.